![The "lituus" was a hooked wand used as a cult instrument in ancient Roman religion by augurs to mark out a ritual space in the sky (a templum). The passage of birds The "lituus" was a hooked wand used as a cult instrument in ancient Roman religion by augurs to mark out a ritual space in the sky (a templum). The passage of birds](https://preview.redd.it/the-lituus-was-a-hooked-wand-used-as-a-cult-instrument-in-v0-wqcl4unixcw81.png?auto=webp&s=31c9dd1ade193f14d93661c5d7127b68b8c0f426)
The "lituus" was a hooked wand used as a cult instrument in ancient Roman religion by augurs to mark out a ritual space in the sky (a templum). The passage of birds
![Lituus - The original version of the antique straight instrument pictured, found at Cervetri in the tomb of a warrior, is preserved in a museum in the Vatican, Rome, Italy. The Lituus Lituus - The original version of the antique straight instrument pictured, found at Cervetri in the tomb of a warrior, is preserved in a museum in the Vatican, Rome, Italy. The Lituus](https://cdn.superstock.com/4220/Comp/4220-20433941.webp)
Lituus - The original version of the antique straight instrument pictured, found at Cervetri in the tomb of a warrior, is preserved in a museum in the Vatican, Rome, Italy. The Lituus
![Lituus, Buccina and Cornet Trumpets. The Lituus is from the Roman Cavalry and is the straight instrument with the curved end. The Buccina is from the Roman Infantry and is curved. The Lituus, Buccina and Cornet Trumpets. The Lituus is from the Roman Cavalry and is the straight instrument with the curved end. The Buccina is from the Roman Infantry and is curved. The](https://cdn.superstock.com/1746/Comp/1746-19700277.webp)
Lituus, Buccina and Cornet Trumpets. The Lituus is from the Roman Cavalry and is the straight instrument with the curved end. The Buccina is from the Roman Infantry and is curved. The
![Roman instruments. Lituus (straight, curved end, type of karnyx) - Used by Roman Cavalry. Buccina (curved) used by Roman Infantry. Also, cornet and two Trumpets (made by J W Haas Stock Photo - Alamy Roman instruments. Lituus (straight, curved end, type of karnyx) - Used by Roman Cavalry. Buccina (curved) used by Roman Infantry. Also, cornet and two Trumpets (made by J W Haas Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/K4N55B/roman-instruments-lituus-straight-curved-end-type-of-karnyx-used-by-K4N55B.jpg)
Roman instruments. Lituus (straight, curved end, type of karnyx) - Used by Roman Cavalry. Buccina (curved) used by Roman Infantry. Also, cornet and two Trumpets (made by J W Haas Stock Photo - Alamy
![A lituus found near Düsseldorf in the Rhine. (Photo: Germany, RLM Bonn) | Download Scientific Diagram A lituus found near Düsseldorf in the Rhine. (Photo: Germany, RLM Bonn) | Download Scientific Diagram](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313349479/figure/fig2/AS:458271204089857@1486271777758/A-lituus-found-near-Duesseldorf-in-the-Rhine-Photo-Germany-RLM-Bonn.png)