in antiquity, was a mitre worn upon the head by the Grecian and Roman priests, and from which on each side hung a ribbon. The covering of the head with a mitre was rather a Roman than a Grecian custom, introduced into Italy by Æneas, who covered his head and face at the performance of sacrifice, lest any ill-boding omen should disturb the rites. The *infulae* 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 *infulae* were also called *vitta*.