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Archaic Roman Religion
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Archaic Roman Religion Paperback - 1996

by Georges Dumezil; Mircea Eliade; Georges Duma(c)Zil


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The second of two volumes discussing archaic Roman religion. From the study of texts, inscriptions, and archaeology of Roman sacred places, this volume traces the formation of archaic Roman religion from Indo-European sources through the development of the rites and beliefs of the Roman republic. The author describes a religion that was not only influenced by other religions, but influenced them as well, in mutual efforts to distinguish one nation from another. Even so, certain continuities were sustained in order to achieve a religion that crossed generations and ways of life. The worship of certain gods became the special concerns of certain parts of society, all of which needed attention to assure Rome's success in war, civil administration, and the production of food and gooods.

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The elevation of abstractions, desirable qualities, or powerful forces, uirtutes and utilitates (Cic. Leg. 2.28), to the rank of divinities was a game of language and thought in which all the ancient Indo-European societies indulged.

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  • Title Archaic Roman Religion
  • Author Georges Dumezil; Mircea Eliade; Georges Duma(c)Zil
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Thus
  • Pages 2
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD
  • Date November 20, 1996
  • ISBN 9780801854811 / 0801854814
  • Weight 0.96 lbs (0.44 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.93 x 5.96 x 0.75 in (22.68 x 15.14 x 1.91 cm)
  • Ages 22 to UP years
  • Grade levels 17 - UP
  • Library of Congress subjects Rome - Religion, Etruscans - Religion
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 96014884
  • Dewey Decimal Code 292.07

About the author

Georges Dumezil, author of more than thirty books and hundreds of research articles, many of which are widely translated, was one the most productive and provocative scholars of modern comparative religion for more than half a century. Among his other works are "Destiny of a King," "Destiny of the Warrior," "Gods of the Ancient Northmen," and "Plight of a Sorcerer."

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