Lost_Warrior Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I don't know what got me thinking of this, but is there any record of rituals or offerings done before battles by the Roman legions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldrail Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) That famous one aboard ship, when chickens were offered food - and if they ate, then the gods had decreed victory. The chickens didn't, so an annoyed admiral said "Well let them drink intead" and threw them overboard. He lost the battle... inexplicably... Edited August 20, 2007 by caldrail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Paulinus Maximus Posted August 20, 2007 Report Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm pretty sure there was some ancient ritual that was performed before the Romans went into battle, it was some long drawn out procedure performed by the Pontifex Maximus ?? (I think). It's been discussed here on UNRV before but I can't seem to find it, I think it was MPC who brought it to our attention and I think he even posted a link describing the event......I think???? I'll keep looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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