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The Gods of ancient Rome : religion in everyday life from archaic to imperial times /

This is an account of what the gods meant to the Romans from archaic times to late antiquity, and of the rites and rituals connected with them.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Turcan, Robert
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Francés
Publicado: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, 2000.
Temas:
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction: Pietas Romana
  • 2. Religions of the family and the land
  • Daily rituals
  • From the cradle to the grave
  • Special rites, duties and solemn occasions
  • Gentilitial or 'clan' cults
  • 3. Religions of the city
  • Organisation of the priesthood
  • Periodic rituals
  • Rituals for special occasions
  • 4. Religions of the Empire
  • Foreign cults
  • The Imperial cult
  • The occult, necromancy and strange devotions
  • 5. Conclusion: The impact of Christianity
  • Guide to further reading / J.E. Reeson.