There are, of course, more aspects to the intricacies of Roman religious observance, and anyone with an interest in this subject is encouraged to read more, but also to look closely at the archaeological record, mainly the remains of altars and votive inscriptions, to learn more about the peo...
Roman Gods and Goddesses Most of the Roman gods and goddesses were a blend of several religious influences. Many of these were introduced via the Greek colonies of southern Italy and others had their roots in the Etruscan or Latin tribes of the region. In some cases the Etruscan or Latin na...
Religious Persecution in the Ancient Roman Empire:The Roman Empire
When the Republic was founded, the term Roman art was virtually synonymous with the art of the city of Rome, which still bore the stamp of its Etruscan art; during the last two centuries, notably that of Greece, Roman art shook off its dependence on Etruscan art; during the last two cen...
probably because the name Hostilius was later interpreted to suggest hostility and belligerence. Tullus was followed byAncus Marcius, who was believed to have been the grandson of Numa. His reign combined the characteristics of those of his two predecessors—namely religious innovations as well as...
which became the principalgenreof Egyptian literature. These are known from the Middle Kingdom (c. 1900–1600bce) to the Roman period (1st centuryce). As with other sources, the later texts are more overtly religious, but all show inextricable connections between proper conduct, the order of...
Early Greek and Roman scholars believed that their religious culture was extensively borrowed from the Egyptians. The Egyptian Pantheon, one of the most complex mythology, was primarily adopted by the Greeks. TEMPLES & DEITIES For ancient Egyptians, temples were places where the deities lived. Massiv...
Throughout its long history, Egypt has been renamed several times. During the pharaonic age, it was known by the names Kemet (Black Land, owing to the black alluvial soil of the Nile valley), and Deshret (Red Land, owing to the vast expanse of desert land). The Greco-Roman rulers nam...
Many ancient Egyptian, Greek and Islamic religious buildings share a common feature known ashypostyle. Defined as rows of columns that support a roof, this solution has developed in different cultures in different periods of time, which can explain the variety of materials, shapes, sizes and dista...
San Francisco returns disputed religious artifacts to Thailand Meanwhile, the business of pillaging continues. In Anzio, south of Rome, the expansive ruins ofNero’s imperial palaceon the sea have been targeted by many tombaroli over the years. The site is protected by a rusting fence on which...