The cult of the Matronae in the Roman Rhineland: an historical evaluation of the archaeological evidence

Introduction -- The Rhineland and the Romans -- Issues and problems in the study of religion and romanization -- Who were the Matrona? -- Location of the Matronae altars and the Ubii -- Analysis of the Matronae inscriptions -- Post classical references to the Matronae -- Conclusions about the cult o...

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Main Author: Garman, Alex G. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Lewiston, NY []u.a.] Edwin Mellen Press 2008
In:Year: 2008
Series/Journal:Hors serie
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Rhineland / Matronae cult / Roman time
Further subjects:B Women and religion (Germany) (Rhineland)
B Rhineland (Germany) Religion
B Women and religion Rome
B Women and religion (Rome)
B Women and religion Germany Rhineland
B Rome Religion
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Summary:Introduction -- The Rhineland and the Romans -- Issues and problems in the study of religion and romanization -- Who were the Matrona? -- Location of the Matronae altars and the Ubii -- Analysis of the Matronae inscriptions -- Post classical references to the Matronae -- Conclusions about the cult of the Matronae -- Catalog of the Matronae altars in the Ubian Territory
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0773452249