Roman religion and the cult of Diana at Aricia

The sanctuary of Diana at Aricia to the Augustan age -- The sanctuary in the Augustan age -- The sanctuary in the empire -- Diana : her name and her appearance -- The grove, the goddess, and the history of early Latium -- The many faces of Diana -- The necessary murderer -- "We are fugitives&qu...

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Main Author: Green, Carin M. C. 1948-2015 (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge, U.K. [u.a.] Cambridge Univ. Press 2007
In:Year: 2007
Edition:1. publ.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Roman Empire / Religion / Diana, Goddess / Cult
Further subjects:B Diana (Roman deity)
B Rome Religion
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Summary:The sanctuary of Diana at Aricia to the Augustan age -- The sanctuary in the Augustan age -- The sanctuary in the empire -- Diana : her name and her appearance -- The grove, the goddess, and the history of early Latium -- The many faces of Diana -- The necessary murderer -- "We are fugitives" -- Virbius, Hippolytus and Egeria -- Diana the healer -- Ritual healing and the Maniae -- Conclusion: Diana and her worshippers
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0521851580