Archaic Roman Religion: With an Appendix on the Religion of the Etruscans (2) - Couverture rigide

Dumezil, Georges

 
9780801854835: Archaic Roman Religion: With an Appendix on the Religion of the Etruscans (2)
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0801854830 ISBN 13 : 9780801854835
Editeur : Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996

Synopsis

The second of two volumes discussing archaic Roman religion. From the study of texts, inscriptions, and archaeology of Roman sacred places, this volume traces the formation of archaic Roman religion from Indo-European sources through the development of the rites and beliefs of the Roman republic. The author describes a religion that was not only influenced by other religions, but influenced them as well, in mutual efforts to distinguish one nation from another. Even so, certain continuities were sustained in order to achieve a religion that crossed generations and ways of life. The worship of certain gods became the special concerns of certain parts of society, all of which needed attention to assure Rome's success in war, civil administration, and the production of food and gooods.

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À propos de l?auteur

Georges Dumezil, author of more than thirty books and hundreds of research articles, many of which are widely translated, was one the most productive and provocative scholars of modern comparative religion for more than half a century. Among his other works are 'Destiny of a King', 'Destiny of the Warrior', 'Gods of the Ancient Northmen', and 'Plight of a Sorcerer

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Éditeur
Johns Hopkins University Press
Date d'édition
1996
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0801854830
ISBN 13 
9780801854835
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
321
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