OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199
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Salted, toasted emmer flour prepared by the Vestal Virgins and sprinkled on sacrificial victims as part of their consecration to the gods.
Revise: RomeThe Vestals also prepared mola salsa, a mixture of toasted emmer flour and salt used in official sacrifices. Their contribution therefore connected the worship of Vesta with ceremonies elsewhere in the city.
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A mixture of grain and salt sprinkled on animals during Roman sacrificial rituals.
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A mixture of ground spelt and salt prepared by the Vestal Virgins and sprinkled on animals and offerings before public sacrifice.