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Aeneas Sacrificing a Sow
ID: YRMAPGN02 · © Carl Rasmussen · Added: 2017

Aeneas Sacrificing a Sow

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View of the upper right register of the front of the Ara Pacis. This is a carving depicting the founder of Rome, Aeneas, sacrificing a sow in front of a temple—in upper left portion of the register. Note the meander design below the register.

Keywords:Ara Pacis · Aeneas Sacrifice · Sow · Front · Paces · Altar · Rome · Italy · YRMAPGN02