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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Pagina 153
... things happen on earth . Then with acute reasoning ( ratio ) we must investigate in particular the composition of the soul ( anima ) and the nature of the mind ( animus ) , and what it is that we encounter when we are awake and that ...
... things happen on earth . Then with acute reasoning ( ratio ) we must investigate in particular the composition of the soul ( anima ) and the nature of the mind ( animus ) , and what it is that we encounter when we are awake and that ...
Pagina 155
... THINGS 3.31-40 , 79-86 . I have shown the nature of the beginnings of all things : how they vary in shape as they fly of their own accord , driven in everlasting motion , and how everything can be produced from these . So now it is ...
... THINGS 3.31-40 , 79-86 . I have shown the nature of the beginnings of all things : how they vary in shape as they fly of their own accord , driven in everlasting motion , and how everything can be produced from these . So now it is ...
Pagina 156
... THINGS 5.146-167 . Likewise you can't possibly believe that the sacred abodes of the gods exist in any part of our world . For the nature of the gods is thin ( tenuis ) and far removed from our senses , and so is barely discerned even ...
... THINGS 5.146-167 . Likewise you can't possibly believe that the sacred abodes of the gods exist in any part of our world . For the nature of the gods is thin ( tenuis ) and far removed from our senses , and so is barely discerned even ...
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