Wolves of Rome: the Lupercalia from Roman and comparative perspectives

"The study is a fresh interpretation of the Roman foundation myth and one of the most important Roman festivals - the Lupercalia, an annual celebration of youth and sexuality by Roman men and women. Written with clarity and force the book spans the whole of Roman history and takes the Lupercali...

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Main Author: Vuković, Krešimir (Author)
Format: Electronic/Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Berlin Boston De Gruyter Oldenbourg [2023]
In: Transregional practices of power (volume 2)
Year: 2023
Series/Journal:Transregional practices of power volume 2
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Lupercalia / History
B Lupercalia / Comparison of religions
Further subjects:B Cross-cultural studies
B Lupercalia
B Rome (Empire)
B Cults (Rome)
B Mythology, Classical
B Thesis
B Religions
B Informational works
B Religions Cross-cultural studies
B Cults
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Summary:"The study is a fresh interpretation of the Roman foundation myth and one of the most important Roman festivals - the Lupercalia, an annual celebration of youth and sexuality by Roman men and women. Written with clarity and force the book spans the whole of Roman history and takes the Lupercalia back to its Indo-European roots by presenting clear parallels between Roman and Indian traditions"-- Page [4] of cover
ISBN:3110689340
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1515/9783110690118