Roman Problems from and After Plutarch's Roman Questions: With Introductory Essay on Roman Worship and Belief (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Name: Roman Problems from and After Plutarch's Roman Questions: With Introductory Essay on Roman Worship and Belief (Classic Reprint)
Author: Allen, G. C.
ISBN: 9781333803353

Allen, G. C.

9781333803353: Roman Problems from and After Plutarch's Roman Questions: With Introductory Essay on Roman Worship and Belief (Classic Reprint)

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Consequently the chief value of Plutarch's treatise, apart from its charm of manner, lies rather in the questions asked than in the answers given. Our interest is stimulated less by what is said than by what is left unsaid.

In the selection which I have made from the one hundred and thirteen questions on Roman customs and antiquities, I have confined myself almost wholly to the problems of ritual and religion; prefacing Plutarch's queries with a sketch of Roman and Italian beliefs, and supplementing them with a dozen extra questions on subjects which Plutarch might have asked but did not. I have tried in these last to imagine what Plutarch would have written if he had lived in modern times, and had had access to the sources of modern information. If, as is not unlikely, the attempt has been a failure, the responsibility is not with the authorities but with the lack of skill in handling them.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2019
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1333803354
ISBN 13: 9781333803353
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 194

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G. C. Allen

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the ancient Roman belief system, exploring the gods and goddesses worshipped by the Romans and the rituals associated with their veneration. The author examines the origins and evolution of these beliefs, tracing their roots back to prehistoric animism and their later syncretism with Greek mythology. The book offers insights into the religious practices and customs of ancient Rome, shedding light on the significance of sacrifices, festivals, and other ceremonial observances. The author explores the interplay between religious beliefs and social, political, and economic life in Roman society, providing a comprehensive understanding of the role of religion in shaping the civilization of ancient Rome. 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 # 9781333803353_0

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