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Dictionary of Roman Religion

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Long overshadowed by Greek mythology or treated peripherally in general texts on the ancient Roman world, Roman religion is finally accorded its due and set in its full context as no other reference source has done before. While perhaps most familiar in the context of Greek-influenced gods, Roman religious life in fact encompassed a tremendous variety of deities, rites, and belief systems.
From the Celtic god Abandinus to the pagan historian Zosimus, Dictionary of Roman Religion contains more than 1,400 entries, covering topics such as festivals, sacrifices, temples, burial rites, deities and spirits, and historical religious events. The different religions are also covered: Mithraism, Druidism, Judaism, and Christianity, which were all part of the Roman religious world. Entries range from brief definitions to concise essays reflecting important aspects of religious practice, and most include suggestions for further reading in addition to a complete bibliography.
Complete with illustrations and helpful cross-references, this dictionary is both comprehensive and essential for students and researchers. For those interested in ancient religions, myths and legends, Roman society, and classical studies, this dictionary is a welcome and novel edition to the vast library on ancient Roman life.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0195142330
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0195142334
  3. Publisher
    Oxford University Press
  4. Publication date
    February 8, 2001
  5. Language
    English
  6. Dimensions
    9.25 x 0.65 x 7.5 inches
  7. Print length
    304 pages
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Lesley and Roy Adkins are both professional archaeologists and authors. They have written numerous books including Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome, Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece, and The Keys of Egypt: The Obsession to Decipher the Hieroglyphs.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press (February 8, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195142330
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195142334
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.19 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.65 x 7.5 inches
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    Lesley Adkins is a historian and archaeologist, author of numerous critically acclaimed non-fiction books on social and naval history, and also on archaeology and the ancient world. Her books are mostly written with her husband Roy Adkins, and their latest one is WHEN THERE WERE BIRDS: THE FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF OUR CONNECTIONS. Other books include GIBRALTAR: THE GREATEST SIEGE IN BRITISH HISTORY; JANE AUSTEN'S ENGLAND (called 'Eavesdropping on Jane Austen's England' in the UK); JACK TAR: LIFE IN NELSON'S NAVY; THE WAR FOR ALL THE OCEANS; EMPIRES OF THE PLAIN; and THE KEYS OF EGYPT. They have been translated into several languages worldwide. She lives in England, near Exeter in Devon.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best resourse on Roman Paganism in print!
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 1999
"The Dictionary of Roman Religion" is an absolute masterwork of a resource book. Literally every important topic is covered here in great detail... pagan deities, rites, cults, religions, ritual tools, holy sites, priesthoods, festivals, famous individuals, etc. The best part is that this book covers far more than just Roman religion. The entries here in effect give a clear picture of how religions interacted in the ancient world. Here you'll find deities that the Celts and Romans worshipped together, German-Roman temples, Graeco-Egyptian deities, etc. No matter what your personal area of interest you will find useful material here. This is a book you'll refer back to constantly for information that is both concise and complete. I've met at least a dozen people who own this book and all of them consider it the most helpful book on ancient religion they own
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4.0 out of 5 stars 手軽な参考書
Reviewed in Japan on March 3, 2021
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ローマの神話に特化した参考書は多くないので助かりました。ローマ建国から帝政に至るまでの歴史書を読むとき手ごろな座右の参考書として調法してしています。
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Malcolm
5.0 out of 5 stars All of the Roman Gods at your fingertips.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2015
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I first came across this book, Dictionary of Roman Religion in a somewhat tatty condition
in a bookshop near Corbridge, whilst walking Hadrian's Wall some time ago now, and have
determined to purchase my own copy ever since.

Eventually I purchased the hardcover edition and find it a boon when trying to remember which
God was which, what the particular God presided over and several of their Godly and often
Ungodly attributes.

Lesley and Roy Adkins, a husband and wife team of prominent field archaeologists, have produced
a quality compilation in this book of 288 pages. The dictionary covers Celtic Gods which
the Romano-British could just as easily be happy to worship, as they could the Gods of Rome.

There are over 1,400 entries in this book, some purely giving a name to a particular deity
and other lengthier entries which deal with the cult of Mithras and older Druidic deities
worshiped long before Roman sandals walked this island, bringing their superstitions and
emperor worship with them.
All of the known deities affiliated with the Roman way of life are here, with a few entries
on Judaeo-Christian related religious issues.
To say that the Romans had a God for everything can be seen on page 211, where we read of
the deity Sterculinus, who presided over the spreading of manure on the fields! The
God of "muck spreading" ideal for farmers.

An excellent resource for students of archaeology and history buffs alike.
With many illustrations and line drawings. A good bibliography for further reading and well
indexed.
First published in 1966.
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