The ancient Roman afterlife : di manes, belief, and the cult of the dead /

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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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: King, Charles (Professor of history) (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Austin : University of Texas Press, 2020
Edición:First edition
Colección:Ashley and Peter Larkin series in Greek and Roman culture.
Temas:
Gods, Roman.
Dead > Religious aspects.
Funeral rites and ceremonies > Rome.
Cults > Rome.
Household shrines > Rome.
Dieux romains.
Morts > Aspect religieux.
Cultes > Rome.
Sanctuaires domestiques > Rome.
RELIGION > Ancient.
Cults
Dead > Religious aspects
Funeral rites and ceremonies
Gods, Roman
Household shrines
Religion
Rome > Religious life and customs.
Rome > Religion.
Rome (Empire)
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Di manes : the godhood of the dead
  • Di manes : the number of the gods
  • Who worshipped whom?
  • The manes in the context of Roman religion : beliefs and variations
  • The powers of the dead
  • The manes in the context of the funeral
  • Festivals, ceremonies, and home shrines

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