Articles (Religion)

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Ancient Roman religion was an integral part of the social, political, and personal lives of the inhabitants of the Roman Empire. This category features articles devoted to Roman gods, cults, rituals, priesthood, and religious practices that accompanied Romans at every stage of life. We also discuss the influence of religion on the state, military, and law, as well as the interaction of Roman beliefs with the religions of other peoples of the ancient world. The articles explore the spiritual dimension of Roman history, drawing on historical sources.

Sulla and gods. Religiosity and prophecies in life of Lucius Cornelius Sulla

Lucius Cornelius Sulla Felix (born 138 BCE., died 78 BCE) – leader, politician, dictator and favorite of the gods. He honestly believed that the grace of deities was resting on him and that he was…Więcej

Genesis of development of Eastern cults in times of Roman Empire

Starting from the 2nd century CE Imperium Romanum began a process of intense religious changes. Oriental religions, such as Mithraism began to play an increasingly important role in the Roman state. One of the reasons…Więcej

Origins and development of victory theology in ancient Rome

War is one of the most radical actions that a human society can take. Among ancient societies, this type of behaviour was most often perceived in a religious and magical context. Humans appeased the gods…Więcej

Augustus and beginnings of imperial cult

Political situation in Imperium Romanum in the 1st century BCE was conducive to increasing the power of prominent Roman politicians. People like Lucius Cornelius Sulla, Gnaeus Pompey Magnus, and Gaius Julius Caesar achieved an extraordinary…Więcej

Persecution of Christians in ancient Rome

Romans were very attached to their religion. Making sacrifices to the pantheon of gods had not only religious significance but was also a sign of belonging to a particular social group. This faith, although very…Więcej

Egyptian cults in Rome

With the development of the Imperium, a huge number of different religions with a shorter or longer traditions found themselves within the borders of the Roman state. As a result, a process of intense religious…Więcej

Changes of Roman religion during great conquests

One of the most breakthrough periods in the history of Roman Empire were the years of wars with Carthage. The First Punic War began in 264 BCE and ushered in a new chapter in the…Więcej

Genesis of deification in ancient Rome

In the times of the republic, the Romans were famous for their extraordinary religiosity. This opinion was already expressed by a Greek Polybius and Cicero, writing that: piety and we are religious above all peoples…Więcej

Shield of Achilles, Shield of Aeneas

In the 18th book of the Iliad, there is a description of Achilles’ shield, made for him by Hephaestus at the request of the hero’s mother – Tethys. Virgil, the entire “Aeneid” modelled on both…Więcej

Fortune telling in ancient Rome

For centuries, people have tried to find out what the future holds. Hence, it was common to refer to all kinds of fortune-tellers or priests – augur or haruspices who they foretold from the entrails…Więcej

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