honorthegods:Diana. Pompeii, Italy, 1st century CE. Traces of pigment were visible at the time of th
honorthegods:Diana. Pompeii, Italy, 1st century CE. Traces of pigment were visible at the time of the statue’s discovery. Microscopic examination and samples helped to identify the original colours for this reconstruction.Today is the Nemoralia, regarded by the ancient Romans as the birthday of the goddess Diana. It was a festival when even slaves were given the day off to worship and celebrate. Ave, Dea Diana! Felix dies natalis! -- source link
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