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Hace 4 horas · In the absence of a sacred text, it was sculptural and graphic representation of the divine that made sanctuaries and temples in Greece and Rome theologically active places. But the need to experience god was not confined to these centers. Greek and Roman gods were everywhere—on coins, gems, drinking vessels, domestic wall paintings.
Hace 4 horas · Rituals and traditions, often rooted in mythology, provided a framework for navigating life's major events and expressing their beliefs. Festivals and celebrations were often tied to the myths, marking the changing seasons, honoring gods and goddesses, and celebrating important milestones in life.
Hace 4 horas · The vocabulary of ancient Roman religion was highly specialized. Its study affords important information about the religion, traditions and beliefs of the ancient Romans. This legacy is conspicuous in European cultural history in its influence on later juridical and religious vocabulary in Europe, particularly of the Christian Church. This glossary provides explanations of concepts as they ...
Hace 1 día · A private ritual under some circumstances might be considered "magic", an indistinct category in antiquity. An amatorium (Greek philtron) was a love charm or potion; binding spells (defixiones) were supposed to "fix" a person's sexual affection.
