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The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic: An Introduction to the Calendar and Religious Events of the Roman Year - Softcover

Fowler, W. Warde

 
9781789872354: The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic: An Introduction to the Calendar and Religious Events of the Roman Year
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1789872359 ISBN 13: 9781789872354
Verlag: Pantianos Classics, 1899

Inhaltsangabe

Ancient Rome is renowned for its distinctive calendar and frequent festivals dedicated to various Gods; classical scholar W. Warde Fowler discusses each event, and its role in Roman religious and cultural life. The modern, twelve-month calendar was built upon the foundations set by the Romans. Several of the months retain the names invented in Roman antiquity, and the meaning of several months in the context of seasonal weather and yearly holidays remain. While timekeeping has evolved to better suit the revolutions of the Earth, the framework established by the ancient Romans remains. Appended at the conclusion of the preface are charts of Rome's calendar, showing the individual days and events. Taking us through the Roman year, Fowler demonstrates how ancient Rome placed great significance upon their Gods. Festivals were of enormous importance in community life; gatherings and celebrations enforced the beliefs in the Roman Gods and cemented aspects of its traditions and culture. How traces of these ancient traditions endured through later periods of history is discussed. Additionally, the author mentions how in times of crisis Rome's festivals would host a return to primitive rituals as the fearful citizenry sought to ward off misfortune and ill-omens through animal sacrifice and other archaic rites.

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William Warde Fowler (1847-1927) was an English historian and tutor at Lincoln College, Oxford. He is best known for his works on ancient Roman religion. Among his most influential works was The Roman Festivals of the Period of the Republic.

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Verlag
Pantianos Classics
Erscheinungsdatum
1899
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1789872359
ISBN 13 
9781789872354
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
276
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