An Introduction to Roman Religion

Scheid, John

An Introduction to Roman Religion - Bloomington Indiana University Press 2003 - 232p

includes index and biblioraphy

1. Questions of Methodology Problems and Problematics .........5 Definitions, concepts, difficulties .........18 Ritual and its formulations ............30 2. Structures The Division of Time: Calendars, rituals, regular festivals ..............41 The division of space: Temples, sanctuaries and other sacred places...............60 3. Religious rituals Sacrifice...........79 Auspices and rituals of Divination ...........111 4. The actors Priestly figures .......129 The double life of the Roman Gods ..............147 5. Exegeses and Speculations Interpretations of Roman Religion............173

9780253216601 2813


Rome- Religion

SS21 / SCH253

Powered by Koha