An introduction to Roman religion / John Scheid ; translated by Janet Lloyd.
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TextLanguage: English Original language: French Publication details: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2003.Description: 232 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN: - 0253343771 (alk. paper)
- 9780253343772 (alk. paper)
- 0253216605 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 9780253216601 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- Religion des Romans. English
- BL803 .S3413 2003
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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.
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