The Ritual Significance Of Yellow Among The Romans

""The Ritual Significance of Yellow Among the Romans"" is a scholarly work by Francis Marion Dana that explores the cultural and religious significance of the color yellow in ancient Roman society. The book examines the various ways in which yellow was used in religious rituals, artistic representations, and everyday life, and how it was associated with specific deities, such as Apollo and the sun god Sol. Dana draws on a wide range of primary sources, including literary works, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the role of yellow in Roman culture. The book also delves into the symbolism and meanings of yellow in other ancient civilizations, such as Egypt and Greece, and how these influenced Roman beliefs and practices. Overall, ""The Ritual Significance of Yellow Among the Romans"" is a fascinating and informative study of the intersection between color, religion, and culture in one of the most influential civilizations in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.