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Legends and Gods of Rome: From Funeral Rituals to Eastern Cults

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According to legend, Romulus founded Rome in 753 BC. For two centuries, Rome remained a monarchy, with seven kings succeeding each other on the throne. By this time, the foundations of Roman religion had been laid: the legend of the city's founding, rituals, and the first temples. Gradually, the Eternal City transformed into the capital of a vast empire: countless gods coexisted here, new sanctuaries and temples were built, and a variety of rituals were practiced. Epitaphs preserved the memory of the dead for the living, libations were offered during sacrifices, and the consul watched for divine omens on the eve of a decisive battle.
The distinguished historian Yannick Clavé offers the reader a comprehensive and dynamic view of the religious diversity of the Roman world. How did a modest and poor people, isolated in Latium and surrounded by powerful neighbors, initially build such a powerful empire in just a few centuries? How important was religion to Rome, and why did this empire last so long? In search of answers to these questions, the author traces the history of Rome: from the city's founding to the triumph of Christianity, which transported the empire into a completely different world.
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