Roman religion and the cult of Diana at Aricia / C.M.C. Green.

  • Green, C. M. C. (Carin M.C.), 1948-
Date:
2007
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Publication/Creation

Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2007.

Physical description

xxviii, 347 pages, 8 pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-317) and indexes.

Contents

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.

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  • 0521851580
  • 9780521851589