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In the Street of Abundance at Pompeii by Matania
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In the Street of Abundance at Pompeii by Matania
A special reconstruction series of ancient Pompeii by Fortunino Matania for The Sphere. Here, in the Via Dell Abbondanza, a wealthy street in the city, is a sacrificial shrine, where anyone, accompanied by a priest and an aruspice (the man who knew how to read the prediction in the burning flesh), could offer up a sacrifice to the twelve divinities. In Matanias reconstruction, we see the worshipper pouring wine onto the hind legs of a lamb so as to send a pleasant perfume to the gods, whilst the priest recites the necessary incantations. These shrine is painted with figures of the twelve divinities, under which there is a frieze of gladiators and the lower part of the wall is decorated with the familiar snake device, indicating the near existence of a chemists shop. Date: 1924
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In the Street of Abundance: A Glimpse into Ancient Pompeii's Sacrificial Shrine by Fortunino Matania Step back in time and join us on a journey to ancient Pompeii, where we find ourselves in the bustling Via Dell'Abbondanza, a wealthy street adorned with opulent buildings and thriving businesses. This special reconstruction series by renowned artist Fortunino Matania for The Sphere transports us to a sacred shrine located on this very street. The scene unfolds as a devoted worshipper, accompanied by a priest and an aruspice, prepares to offer a sacrifice to the twelve divinities. The air is filled with the aroma of burning incense and the gentle sound of the priest's incantations. The worshipper pours wine onto the hind legs of a lamb, sending a pleasant perfume to the gods. The shrine is beautifully decorated with figures of the twelve divinities, each one revered for their unique powers and attributes. The lower part of the wall is adorned with the familiar snake device, signaling the presence of a chemist's shop nearby. This historical scene, captured by Matania in 1924, offers a glimpse into the daily life of ancient Pompeii, where religion and commerce coexisted in harmony. The Via Dell'Abbondanza was known for its abundance, and this shrine was just one of the many places where the people of Pompeii sought the blessings of their gods. Join us as we continue to explore the rich history and culture of ancient Pompeii through the captivating art of Fortunino Matania.
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