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Author Scheid, John.

Uniform Title Religion des Romans. English
Title An introduction to Roman religion / John Scheid ; translated by Janet Lloyd.

Imprint Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2003.

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 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  292.07 Sch25i 2003    ---  Available
Description 232 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-225) and index.
Contents pt. 1. Questions of methodology. 1. Problems and problematics -- 2. Definitions, concepts, difficulties -- 3. Ritual and its formulations -- pt. 2. Structures. 4. The division of time : calendars, rituals, regular festivals -- 5. The division of space : temples, sanctuaries and other sacred places -- pt. 3. Religious rituals. 6. Sacrifice -- 7. Auspices and rituals of divination -- pt. 4. The actors. 8. Priestly figures -- 9. The double life of the Roman gods -- pt. 5. Exegeses and speculations. Interpretations of Roman religion.
Subject Rome -- Religion.
Added Author Lloyd, Janet.
ISBN 0253216605 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0253343771 (alk. paper)

 
    
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