06-28-2010, 05:46 PM
Fratres,
I just found this post and think it is a fascinating subject. I agree that it is probably in the wrong category, ....not sure that everyone on RAT checks the food list...at least I don't... :oops: but will from now on. Maybe you should repost or our admin staff can move it,...not sure which is best.
I think someone already mentioned that the water was carried in silver containers, much more hygienic than skins or earthenware vessels. I could see boiling starting as a ritual process, steam ascending to the gods etc, with an unintended consequence of pure water. I am surprised that it did not catch on in other elements of society. I guess we just had to rely on the alcohol in cheap wine to keep most bacteria at bay.
Hope to see more on this!
Regards from a cool but very humid Scupi Arminius Primus aka Al
I just found this post and think it is a fascinating subject. I agree that it is probably in the wrong category, ....not sure that everyone on RAT checks the food list...at least I don't... :oops: but will from now on. Maybe you should repost or our admin staff can move it,...not sure which is best.
I think someone already mentioned that the water was carried in silver containers, much more hygienic than skins or earthenware vessels. I could see boiling starting as a ritual process, steam ascending to the gods etc, with an unintended consequence of pure water. I am surprised that it did not catch on in other elements of society. I guess we just had to rely on the alcohol in cheap wine to keep most bacteria at bay.
Hope to see more on this!
Regards from a cool but very humid Scupi Arminius Primus aka Al
ARMINIVS PRIMVS
MACEDONICA PRIMA
aka ( Al Fuerst)
FESTINA LENTE
MACEDONICA PRIMA
aka ( Al Fuerst)
FESTINA LENTE
