Isbn: 9780282062972 - the significance of certain colors in roman ritual: a dissertation (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book investigates the significance of color in traditional Roman religious practices. The author discovers numerous instances of color use and ceremonial regalia in Ancient Roman religious ceremonies and digs deeper to uncover the meaning behind their usage. Primarily, this book analyzes red and purple hues and shows their symbolic connections to Roman deities like Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn. Providing a solid historical basis, the author interprets the colors' meanings and their role as representations of Roman religious beliefs and practices. Additionally, this book explores scarlet's medicinal use and its appearance in hunting traditions. Ultimately, the author concludes that these colors held both religious and practical significance to the Romans, influencing their mythology, clothing, and even medicine. 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.…