Mouth of Truth
Italy
An ancient Roman marble mask, probably depicting the god Oceanus, in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. A medieval legend says it bites off the hand of anyone who tells a lie with their hand in its mouth.
Italy
An ancient Roman marble mask, probably depicting the god Oceanus, in the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. A medieval legend says it bites off the hand of anyone who tells a lie with their hand in its mouth.