The impact of the Roman Empire on the cult of Asclepius
Van der Ploeg offers an overview and analysis of how worship of the Graeco-Roman god Asclepius adapted, changed, and was disseminated under the Roman Empire. It is shown that the cult enjoyed a vibrant period of worship in the Roman era and by analysing the factors by which this religious changed ha...
| Published in: | Impact of Empire |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Leiden Boston
Brill
[2018]
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| In: |
Impact of Empire (volume 30)
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| Series/Journal: | Impact of Empire
volume 30 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Roman Empire
/ Asclepius
/ Cult
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| RelBib Classification: | BE Greco-Roman religions |
| Further subjects: | B
Cults
Rome
B Cults Rome (Empire) B Asclepius Cult Rome Asclepius |
| Summary: | Van der Ploeg offers an overview and analysis of how worship of the Graeco-Roman god Asclepius adapted, changed, and was disseminated under the Roman Empire. It is shown that the cult enjoyed a vibrant period of worship in the Roman era and by analysing the factors by which this religious changed happened, the impact which the Roman Empire had upon religious life is determined. Making use of epigraphic, numismatic, visual, and literary sources, Van der Ploeg demonstrates the multifaceted nature of the Roman cult of Asclepius, updating current thinking about the god |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9004372520 |