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And here we must note a further limitation Of the subject Of the Romans Questions and of this Introduction. Surprise and inquiry are excited not by the familiar, but by the unusual so Plutarch's attention was arrested not by customs which, though purely Italian, were universal in Italy, e.g., the practice of covering the head during worship, but by fashions for which he could find no analogy or parallel in the stage Of religion with which alone he was acquainted. In such isolated customs, out of harmony with their surroundings, modern science sees survivals from an earlier stage Of culture and it is as survivals that they will be treated in this Introduction. Now, the stage Of religion with which Plutarch was familiar, and in which he could find no analogies for those fashions and customes, was polytheism and if those practices are survivals, they must be survivals from a stage of religion earlier than polytheism.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a series of questions and answers that offer insights into the beliefs and practices of ancient Roman religion. The author explores the origins of religious customs and myths, arguing that many Roman beliefs predate the introduction of Greek polytheism to the region. Delving into the significance of rituals, the text reveals how practices such as covering the head during worship and the offering of oxen in gratitude for the recovery of lost property, were rooted in ancient animistic traditions. Moreover, the book examines the influence of Greek mythology on Roman religion, highlighting the incorporation of Greek deities and the reimagining of their roles within the Roman context. Through its exploration of the connections between Roman and Greek religious practices, this book offers a unique perspective on the development of religious beliefs in ancient Italy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330336502_0
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