Roman Mythology
- Roman Gods and Goddesses There were many thousands of Roman gods.
- Gods and Goddesses of Rome At the founding of Rome, the gods were numina, divine manifestations, faceless, formless, but no less powerful.
- Roman gods and beliefs Did the Romans believe in a god? The Romans believed in a lot of gods and made offerings to them for protection and blessing. But why so many gods?
Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Rome by Call Number: 398 ASHPublication Date: 2001
Roman Mythology Animated [7:55 mins]
Roman Mythology. The less famous of the Classical Mythologies that managed to have a huge influence on society and culture for the past two millennia. Here's a brief summary of some of the more interesting tales founded by the Italian Peninsula's ancient peoples.
SOURCE: Suibhne (2018), Roman Mythology Animated, YouTube, https://youtu.be/iPAwnvyN6xw
Nature of Religion
Nature of Religion [5:45 mins]
Introduction to the nature and origins of religious practices in Ancient Rome.
SOURCE: Lethbridge, L. (2021), Nature of Religion, YouTube, https://youtu.be/vYVpHmarZ-0
In the Daily Life of the Ancient Romans by
This exciting series explores ancient life by examining the traditions and religious beliefs of each culture. Through photographs, illustrations, and cut-away, detailed diagrams, each book considers the way religious beliefs affected culture-- from food, drink, and entertainment to rituals surrounding birth and death.
Call Number: 398 HIC [on Trolley]Publication Date: 2002
Roman Funerals
Oxford Textbook: Chapter 10 - Religious Beliefs and Practices
SOURCE: Conti, L., Easton, M., & Saldais, M. (2022). Oxford Big Ideas Humanities and Social Sciences 7. Oxford.
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