The epitaphs on Roman tombs such as that of Publius Vesonius Phileros often requested passersby to
A) commit crimes against the enemies of the deceased.
B) pray for the salvation and blessing of the deceased in the afterlife.
C) offer money at the local temple in the deceased's honor.
D) linger at the tomb and reflect on the life of the deceased.

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Roman epitaphs often invited passersby to pause and reflect on the life of the deceased, encouraging a moment of remembrance and contemplation.

The Epitaphs on Roman Tombs Such as That of Publius