“THE FAITHS IN THE WORLD”. A dictionary of all religions and their religious sects. by The Rev. James Gardner. This engraving depicts a solemn Roman ritual performed before the commencement of war, as derived from Bartoli’s illustrations of Trajan’s Column. Central to the scene is a Roman priest pouring a libation, accompanied by attendants, soldiers, and sacrificial animals—symbolizing the empire’s appeal to the gods for victory. The figures are framed by a stone archway, with military standards visible behind, reinforcing the martial context. The composition powerfully reflects the Roman emphasis on divine favor and ritualistic duty in warfare.

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