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Illustrated Companion to the Latin Dictionary/Suovetaurilia

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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Rich, Anthony (1849). The illustrated companion to the Latin dictionary, and Greek lexicon. p. vi. OCLC 894670115. https://archive.org/details/illustratedcompa00rich. 

SUOVETAURI'LIA (τριττύα). A purificatory sacrifice, consisting of three animals, the pig, sheep, and bull, which were conducted in solemn procession round the spot or concourse requiring purification and then slain. (Cato, R. R. 141. 1. Varro, R. R. ii. 1. 10. Liv. i. 44.) It is exhibited by the annexed illustration (Suovetaurilia/1.1) from a Roman bas-relief; and other compositions representing the same subject contain a numerous band of instrumental performers, accompanying the ceremony.

  • Suovetaurilia/1.1
    Suovetaurilia/1.1

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