Greek And Roman Religion
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Greek And Roman Religions
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Author : Rebecca I. Denova
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2019-01-14
Greek And Roman Religions written by Rebecca I. Denova and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-14 with Religion categories.
Offers an introduction to the basic beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek and Roman religions A volume in the Blackwell Ancient Religions, Greek and Roman Religions offers an authoritative overview of the region’s ancient religious practices. The author—a noted expert in the field—explores the presence of divinity in all aspects of ancient life and highlights the origins of myth, religious authority, institutions, beliefs, rituals, sacred texts, and ethics. Comprehensive in scope, the text focuses on myriad aspects that constitute Greco-Roman culture such as economic class, honor and shame, and slavery as well as the religious role of each member of the family. The integration of ethnic and community identity with divine elements are highlighted in descriptions of religious festivals. Greek and Roman Religions presents the evolution of ideas concerning death and the afterlife and the relation of death to concepts of ultimate justice. The author also offers insight into the elements of ancient religions that remain important in our contemporary quest for meaning. This vital text: Offers a comprehensive review of ancient Greek and Roman religions and their institutions, beliefs, rituals, and more Examines how the Roman culture and religions borrowed from the Greek traditions Explores the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin Contains suggestions at the end of each chapter for further reading that include both traditional studies and more recent examinations of topical issues Written for students of ancient religions and religious studies, this important resource provides an overview of the ancient culture and history of the general region as well as the basic background of Greek and Roman civilizations.
Greek And Roman Religion
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Author : John Ferguson
language : en
Publisher: William Andrew
Release Date : 1980
Greek And Roman Religion written by John Ferguson and has been published by William Andrew this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with History categories.
Animals In Greek And Roman Religion And Myth
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Author : Patricia A. Johnston
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2016-08-17
Animals In Greek And Roman Religion And Myth written by Patricia A. Johnston and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-17 with History categories.
This volume brings together a variety of approaches to the different ways in which the role of animals was understood in ancient Greco-Roman myth and religion, across a period of several centuries, from Preclassical Greece to Late Antique Rome. Animals in Greco-Roman antiquity were thought to be intermediaries between men and gods, and they played a pivotal role in sacrificial rituals and divination, the foundations of pagan religion. The studies in the first part of the volume examine the role of the animals in sacrifice and divination. The second part explores the similarities between animals, on the one hand, and men and gods, on the other. Indeed, in antiquity, the behaviour of several animals was perceived to mirror human behaviour, while the selection of the various animals as sacrificial victims to specific deities often was determined on account of some peculiar habit that echoed a special attribute of the particular deity. The last part of this volume is devoted to the study of animal metamorphosis, and to this end a number of myths that associate various animals with transformation are examined from a variety of perspectives.
Ancient Greek And Roman Religion
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Author : Herbert Jennings Rose
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001-10-01
Ancient Greek And Roman Religion written by Herbert Jennings Rose and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-10-01 with Greece categories.
Inconsistencies In Greek And Roman Religion Transition And Reversal In Myth And Ritual
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Author : H. S. Versnel
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Inconsistencies In Greek And Roman Religion Transition And Reversal In Myth And Ritual written by H. S. Versnel and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Greece categories.
Greek And Roman Religion
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Author : Alain Hus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1962
Greek And Roman Religion written by Alain Hus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1962 with Greece categories.
The Study Of Greek And Roman Religions
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Author : Nickolas P. Roubekas
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2022-07-14
The Study Of Greek And Roman Religions written by Nickolas P. Roubekas and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-14 with Religion categories.
How should ancient religious ideas be approached? Is "religion" an applicable term to antiquity? Should classicists, ancient historians, and religious studies scholars work more closely together? Nickolas P. Roubekas argues that there is a disciplinary gap between the study of Greek and Roman religions and the study of “religion” as a category-a gap that has often resulted in contradictory conclusions regarding Greek and Roman religion. This book addresses this lack of interdisciplinarity by providing an overview, criticism, and assessment of this chasm. It provides a theoretical approach to this historical period, raising the issue of the relationship between “theory of religion” and “history of religion,” and explores how history influences theory and vice versa. It also presents an in-depth critique of some crucial problems that have been central to the discussions of scholars who work on Graeco-Roman antiquity, encouraging us to re-examine how we approach the study of ancient religions.
Roman Gods Goddesses
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Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
language : en
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Release Date : 2014-01-01
Roman Gods Goddesses written by Britannica Educational Publishing and has been published by Britannica Educational Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
While the ancient Roman pantheon in many ways resembles that of ancient Greece, there is much that sets apart Roman mythology. Romans also borrowed from the religions of ancient Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Middle East, and legendary figures such as Romulus and Remus, tied closely to the history of Rome, feature prominently in ancient stories. The major and lesser figures of Roman mythology are presented in this vibrant volume with sidebars spotlighting related facts and concepts about Roman mythology and religion.
Literature And Religion At Rome
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Author : Denis Feeney
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1998-01-13
Literature And Religion At Rome written by Denis Feeney and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-01-13 with History categories.
Recent reevaluations of Roman religion by ancient historians have stressed the vitality and creativity of the Romans' religious system throughout its long history of continual adaptation to new challenges. Capitalising on these insights, Denis Feeney argues that Roman literature was not an artificial or parasitic irrelevance in this context, but an important element of the dynamic religious culture, with its own status as another form of religious knowledge. Since Roman culture, both literary and religious, was so thoroughly Hellenised, the book also makes a case for a reconsideration of the traditional antitheses between Greek and Roman literature and religion, arguing against Hellenocentric prejudices and in favour of a more creative model of cultural interaction.
Greek Religion
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Author : Valerie M. Warrior
language : en
Publisher: Hackett Publishing
Release Date : 2008-12-15
Greek Religion written by Valerie M. Warrior and has been published by Hackett Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-15 with History categories.
Greek Religion: A Sourcebook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of ancient Greek religious beliefs and rituals through a rich collection of ancient source readings. The translations draw from the Focus Classical Library sources as well as new translations by the author and other outstanding scholars. Chapters cover such topics as ancient magic, mystery cults, divination, and festivals. Illustrated throughout with photos and maps, this book is designed as a companion to Valerie Warrior's Roman Religion: A Sourcebook.