Roman Octopus Pin Badge (JW)

Animals had a variety of roles and functions in ancient Rome. The octopus is on the seafood list popular with the romans. The level of the large octopus’s brain is a sophisticated one. They have the tools to predict, remember, solve problems, and navigate. The cephalopod was given the word polypus from the Greeks. The Romans borrowed the name polypus to designate the creature, now known as the octopus.

Pewter pin badge for wealthy Romans.