An introduction to Roman religion /
John Scheid ; translated by Janet Lloyd.
- Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2003.
- 232 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-225) and index.
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.