Fragment of a sarcophagus with an Eros figure

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The Romans eagerly adopted inhumation as their primary burial ritual; however, both the Etruscans and Greeks had already been using elaborate sarcophagi for centuries. As a result, these cultures left an indelible mark on the development of Roman sarcophagi during the second and third centuries. Scenes from Greek mythology were all the rage among the upper echelons of Roman society, showcasing their admiration for Greek culture and literature.