Roman Auspices

Historical context

Roman magistrates and religious specialists observed signs within formally regulated civic procedures.

Limits of the evidence

Auspices should not be conflated with every type of ancient divination.

Further reading

Historical source and overview ↗

Related research in this tradition

• Lares and Household Worship →
• Penates and Roman Households →
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