Roman mythology
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TextLondon Hamlyn Pub Group c1969Description: 141p.; ill. (some col.); bibliog.; indexContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0600033473
- 79499004
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Later ed. was in Library of World Mythology series.
Origins. Gods. Worship. The state cult. The newcomers. Epicureans and Stoics. Immortal longings. Orontos, Nile and Tiber. Moses and Mithras. The eternal city. Christ and Caesar
'A practical people, the Romans evolved a practical religion which put heavy emphasis on citizen virtues. The object of their religious rites was not to give undemanding worship but to solicit divine aid in keeping the affairs of man and state running smoothly. Inevitably, Rome opened up to a great influx of exotic religion and philosophy and these are outlined fully and concisely....'
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