The ancient Roman afterlife : di manes, belief, and the cult of the dead /
In ancient Rome, it was believed some humans were transformed into special, empowered beings after death. These deified dead, known as the manes, watched over and protected their surviving family members, possibly even extending those relatives' lives. But unlike the Greek hero-cult, the worshi...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Austin :
University of Texas Press,
2020
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Edición: | First edition |
Colección: | Ashley and Peter Larkin series in Greek and Roman culture.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |