Sentences with TAUROBOLIUM
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"The taurobolium ritual involved the slaughtering of a bull."
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"During a taurobolium, the person being initiated would stand under a grating, and the bull would be sacrificed above them."
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"The taurobolium was often performed in honor of the Magna Mater (Great Mother) goddess."
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"This religious practice of taurobolium was seen as a purification ceremony."
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"The taurobolium was believed to bring about spiritual rebirth and regeneration."
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"In taurobolium rituals, the blood of the sacrificed bull was thought to cleanse the participant of their sins."
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"The taurobolium sacrifice was often reserved for the wealthy elite."
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"The word 'taurobolium' is derived from the Latin words 'taurus' meaning bull, and 'bolum' meaning to sprinkle."
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"The practice of taurobolium has largely vanished from modern religious rituals."
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"There are few archaeological records of the exact procedures followed in a taurobolium."
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"The taurobolium ritual was thought to ensure the fertility and abundance of the land."
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"The Acta Arvalia, a document from ancient Rome, records a taurobolium being carried out."
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"Some ancient Roman writers viewed the taurobolium as a barbaric and excessive practice."
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"The taurobolium was sometimes criticized for its association with Eastern religious cults."
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"In modern times, there have been attempts to revive the practice of taurobolium within certain pagan communities."
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"The taurobolium was a religious ritual practiced by the ancient Romans."
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"The participants of the taurobolium were often bathed in the blood of a sacrificed bull."
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"The taurobolium was believed to be a purification ceremony."
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"The taurobolium was considered a form of atonement."
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"The taurobolium was conducted in a specially designated underground chamber."
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"The taurobolium was only performed by the elite members of Roman society."
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"The taurobolium was associated with the worship of the goddess Cybele."
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"The taurobolium was a highly controversial practice even during ancient times."
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"The taurobolium was often performed during the spring equinox."
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"The taurobolium was gradually phased out as Christianity gained influence in the Roman Empire."
