Roman Religion: A SourcebookFocus Pub./R. Pullins Company, 2002 - 215 pagine Roman Religion: A Sourcebook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of ancient Roman religious beliefs and rituals through a rich collection of ancient source readings. The ancient sources are to be viewed with utmost respect as the primary means by which an accurate understanding of the past may be gained. By contrasting Roman action and opinion with our own, we may come to better understand ourselves and the culture in which we live. The book includes maps, glossary, a chronological table and lists of important gods. This book is designed as a companion to Valerie Warrior's Greek Religion: A Sourcebook. |
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... Aemilius as prizes for his victory . Then came Aemilius himself , mounted on a magnificently adorned chariot , a man worthy to behold even without the trappings of power . He was dressed in a purple robe interwoven with gold , holding ...
... Aemilius as prizes for his victory . Then came Aemilius himself , mounted on a magnificently adorned chariot , a man worthy to behold even without the trappings of power . He was dressed in a purple robe interwoven with gold , holding ...
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... Aemilius Lepidus , twenty - five pairs at a funeral in 200 BCE , and sixty pairs in 183 BCE . Livy's description of the funeral of Flamininus , victor over Philip V of Macedon , indicates the popular appeal of such displays ( munera ) ...
... Aemilius Lepidus , twenty - five pairs at a funeral in 200 BCE , and sixty pairs in 183 BCE . Livy's description of the funeral of Flamininus , victor over Philip V of Macedon , indicates the popular appeal of such displays ( munera ) ...
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... Aemilius Paullus 32-34 : 7.19 ; Life of Alexander 28.1-6 : 11.1 ; Life of Flamininus 16.3-4 : 11.5 ; Life of Julius Caesar 61.3-4 : 6.4 ; Life of Romulus 11.1-3 : 2.3 ; 12.1 : 6.8 ; 15 : 3.21 ; 21.3-8 : 6.2 Pliny the Elder , Natural ...
... Aemilius Paullus 32-34 : 7.19 ; Life of Alexander 28.1-6 : 11.1 ; Life of Flamininus 16.3-4 : 11.5 ; Life of Julius Caesar 61.3-4 : 6.4 ; Life of Romulus 11.1-3 : 2.3 ; 12.1 : 6.8 ; 15 : 3.21 ; 21.3-8 : 6.2 Pliny the Elder , Natural ...
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