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...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Leiden Boston
Brill
[2018]
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| In: |
Impact of Empire (volume 30)
Year: 2018 |
| 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 |