'Souvenirs of the Self': Personal Belongings as Votive Offerings in Ancient Religion

Many of the votive offerings which survive from antiquity were purpose-made for dedication. These include things like anatomical votives, figurines, temple models, and sculpted reliefs bearing scenes of sacrifice or healing. Other types of votive offering were not purpose-made for dedication but had...

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Published in:Religion in the Roman empire
Main Author: Hughes, Jessica 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Mohr Siebeck [2017]
In: Religion in the Roman empire
Year: 2017, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Pages: 181-201
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Classical antiquity / Religion / Implements / Votive offerings
RelBib Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BE Greco-Roman religions
TB Antiquity
Further subjects:B Novel
B Votives
B SOUVENIRS
B Memory
B Illness
B Ritual
B Healing
B Greek
B Asclepius
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