INFULA, in antiquity, was a mitre worn upon the head
by the Grecian and Roman priests, and from which on each
side hung a riband. The covering of the head with a mitre
was rather a Roman than a Grecian custom, introduced
into Italy by Aeneas, who covered his head and face at the
performance of sacrifice, lest any ill-boding omen should
disturb the rites. The infula were commonly made of
wool, and were not only worn by the priests, but were put
upon the horns of the victims, upon the altar and the temple.
The infula were also called vitta.