Archaic Roman Religion: v. 1 (Hardback)
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|Short Description for Archaic Roman Religion: v. 1 The first of two volumes discussing archaic Roman religion. From the study of texts, inscriptions, and archaeology of Roman sacred places, this volume traces the formation of archaic Roman religion from Indo-European sources through the development of the rites and beliefs of the Roman republic.
Full description- Publisher: JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY PRESS
- Published: 01 March 1997
- Format: Hardback 394 pages
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- Categories: European History | Ancient History: To C 500 CE | History Of Religion | Ancient Religions & Mythologies
- ISBN 13: 9780801854828 ISBN 10: 0801854822
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Full description for Archaic Roman Religion: v. 1
The first of two volumes discussing archaic Roman religion. From the study of texts, inscriptions, and archaeology of Roman sacred places, this volume traces the formation of archaic Roman religion from Indo-European sources through the development of the rites and beliefs of the Roman republic. The author describes a religion that was not only influenced by other religions, but influenced them as well, in mutual efforts to distinguish one nation from another. Even so, certain continuities were sustained in order to achieve a religion that crossed generations and ways of life. The worship of certain gods became the special concerns of certain parts of society, all of which needed attention to assure Rome's success in war, civil administration, and the production of food and gooods.
