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"Augurium"
by Salomon after Friese
Ca. 1830/40
An Augur was, in classical Roman times, a priest who practiced augury (prophecy).
He interpreted the will of the Gods by observing the flight of birds.
@p_historians "Augurium"
by Salomon after Friese
Ca. 1830/40
An Augur was, in classical Roman times, a priest who practiced augury (prophecy).
He interpreted the will of the Gods by observing the flight of birds. This practice was called
"taking the auspices". Any major undertaking…
"Augurium"
by Salomon after Friese
Ca. 1830/40
An Augur was, in classical Roman times, a priest who practiced augury (prophecy).
He interpreted the will of the Gods by observing the flight of birds. This practice was called "taking the auspices".
@RobGMacfarlane "Augurium"
Copper etching by Salomon after Friese
Ca. 1830/40
An Augur was, in classical Roman times, a priest who practiced augury (prophecy).
He interpreted the will of the Gods by observing the flight of birds. This practice was called "taking the auspices".