suovetaurilia

[ swoh-vi-taw-ril-ee-uh ]

noun

1. (in ancient Rome) a sacrifice of a hog, a ram, and a bull.

Word History and Origins

Origin of suovetaurilia¹

< Latin suovetaurīlia, equivalent to sū ( s ) swine + ove-, combining form of ovis sheep + taur ( us ) bull + -īlia noun use of neuter plural of -īlis denominal adj. suffix)

Example Sentences

The suovetaurilia, a grand sacrificial celebration, is the next scene, with priests in the Cinctus Gabinus and trumpeters.

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The Roman city sacrifice of the Suovetaurilia, as described by M. de Coulanges, is of the greatest interest.

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The Suovetaurilia was therefore preceded by a census, which was conducted with the greatest care both at Rome and Athens.

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The Pola festival of the Kunbis has a feature resembling the Suovetaurilia.

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The principal sacrifice of the early Romans was the Suovetaurilia or the sacrifice of a pig, a ram and a bull.

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