Dictionary of Roman Religion by Roy Adkins
Long overshadowed by Greek mythology or treated peripherally in general texts on the ancient Roman world, Roman religion is finally accorded its due and set in its full context as no other reference source has done before. While perhaps most familiar in the context of Greek-influenced gods, Roman religious life in fact encompassed a tremendous variety of deities, rites, and belief systems. From the Celtic god Abandinus to the pagan historian Zosimus, Dictionary of Roman Religion contains more than 1,400 entries, covering topics such as festivals, sacrifices, temples, burial rites, deities and spirits, and historical religious events. The different religions are also covered: Mithraism, Druidism, Judaism, and Christianity, which were all part of the Roman religious world. Entries range from brief definitions to concise essays reflecting important aspects of religious practice, and most include suggestions for further reading in addition to a complete bibliography. Complete with illustrations and helpful cross-references, this dictionary is both comprehensive and essential for students and researchers. For those interested in ancient religions, myths and legends, Roman society, and classical studies, this dictionary is a welcome and novel edition to the vast library on ancient Roman life.
Lesley and Roy A. Adkins are both professional archaeologists. They have written numerous books including Introduction to Archaeology, Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece, and Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195142334 |
| ISBN 10 | 0195142330 |
| Title | Dictionary of Roman Religion |
| Author | Roy Adkins |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2001-03-22 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
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