Plutarch and Elaine Fantham confirm: Romans covered heads when worshiping gods
Mike adds textual confirmation of religious covering practices.
Plutarch: 'Why do Romans cover their heads when they worship the gods?' He speculates about the reason but assumes the practice as fact. Elaine Fantham adds: Romans called bareheaded sacrifice 'Greek style,' indicating that head covering during sacrifice was distinctly Roman practice.
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