The Gods of ancient Rome : religion in everyday life from archaic to imperial times / Robert Turcan ; translated by Antonia Nevill.

• 1. Introduction: Pietas Romana -- 2. Religions of the family and the land -- Daily rituals -- From the cradle to the grave -- Special rites, duties and solemn occasions -- Gentilitial or 'clan' cults -- 3. Religions of the city -- Organisation of the priesthood -- Periodic rituals -- Rituals for special occasions -- 4. Religions of the Empire -- Foreign cults -- The Imperial cult -- The occult, necromancy and strange devotions -- 5. Conclusion: The impact of Christianity -- Guide to further reading / J.E. Reeson.

• This is an account of what the gods meant to the Romans from archaic times to late antiquity, and of the rites and rituals connected with them. 

Ämnesord

Romerska gudar  (sao)

Romersk mytologi  (sao)

Gods, Roman.  (LCSH)

Mythology, Roman.  (LCSH)

Heroes  -- Rome. (LCSH)

Gods, Roman.  (fast)

Heroes.  (fast)

Mythology, Roman.  (fast)

Gods, Roman  (LCSH)

Mythology, Roman  (LCSH)

Rome (Empire)  (fast)

Klassifikation

BL802 (LCC)

292.211 (DDC)

Cmg.02 (kssb/8 (machine generated))