Keller Welton
The Romans had many traditions that influenced our culture today, concrete, republics, how be the greatest that ever was, and the list goes on. When people died in Rome, less of their traditions still stand, however, in Ancient Culture, when a friend/important associate of yours died, along with many other traditions, Romans would tend to pour an alcoholic beverage out on the ground to remember their dead. They would pour a large quantity(about 40 oz) of wine, and in some cases this would be represented on the deceased's tomb in some way. In Modern Culture, Rome lives on by pouring one out for your home slice. We, however, generally pour a small can of some alcohol related beverage to remember our dead in a similar manor. All in all, the tradition hasn't changed much since the Romans adapted it from the Greeks, and Rome's influence still carries over to this day.
Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libation
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