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Title: The Religion of the Romans
Description: Polity, 2007. Softcover. ISBN: 0745630154. Very light shelfwear. ; 350 pages; The gods were the true heroes of Rome. In this major new contribution to our understanding of ancient history, Jörg Rüpke guides the reader through the fascinating world of Roman religion, describing its unique characteristics and bringing its peculiarities into stark relief. Rüpke gives a thorough and engaging account of the multiplicity of cults worshipped by peasant and aristocrat alike, the many varied rites and rituals daily observed, and the sacrifices and offerings regularly brought to these immortals by the population of Ancient Rome and its imperial colonies.. Near Fine .

Keywords: 0745630154 Cults & Demonism Paganism Religion & Spirituality Roman History

Price: US$ 30.00 Seller: Ancient World Books
- Book number: 7896

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