A quick Roman PSA- enough with the “salute” it’s fake 🏺there was no Roman salute. #archaeology #history #rome #roman #romanempire #art #fyp #salute | Dirtdiaries_

According to legend, the salute was based on an ancient Roman custom. However, this description is not found in Roman literature and is not mentioned by ancient Roman historians. The images closest in appearance to a raised arm salute are scenes in Roman sculpture and coins which show an adlocutio. Essentially, a general addressing the crowd by raising his hand to gather attention. Occasionally it is a sign of greeting or benevolence, but usually it is used as an indication of power. This is not