Gaius Octavius Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Is it the case that a Roman general or emperor who was celebrating a triumph painted his face blue? If so, what was the meaning for this coloration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost_Warrior Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 It's generally stated that he painted his face red-red being the supposed color of Jupiter's own skin. He wanted to make himself appear like the God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia C Posted April 28, 2006 Report Share Posted April 28, 2006 The face was painted red with minim not because Jupiter's face was believed to be red itself, but the great terracotta statue of Jupiter Optimus Maximus had a red face, so the triumphator was to appear in the form of the greatest of all Roman gods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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