Rome And The Magna Mater Or The Worship Of The Great Mother (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169380141)

Rome and the Magna Mater or the Worship of the Great Mother is a historical book written by Samuel Dill. The book explores the ancient Roman religion and the worship of the Magna Mater, or the Great Mother. The author discusses the origins of the Magna Mater cult and its spread throughout the Roman Empire. He also examines the role of the goddess in Roman society and the influence of her worship on the people of Rome. The book delves into the various rituals and practices associated with the Magna Mater, including the annual festival of Megalesia. Dill also discusses the impact of the Magna Mater on other religions and the eventual decline of her worship. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Roman religion and the role of the Magna Mater in Roman society.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius, by Samuel Dill. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766126811.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Samuel Dill
ISBN-10: 116938014X
ISBN-13: 9781169380141
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d