Artikelomschrijving

Religion of the Roman Republic incorporates the most recent scholarship to present a comprehensive overview of the religion and religious culture of ancient Rome before the empire. Utilizes the latest literary and archaeological evidence Situates Roman practice both diachronically and synchronically Addresses its Indo-European context, to how its archaic past was (re-)constructed in the Late Republic, connections with its Latin neighbors, and the important role of women in religion Discusses key topics such as: Roman myth, gods, holy places, priestly colleges and their rites, private cult, festivals, and the Roman calendar Presents the material in a succinct, interesting, and informative manner