The Religious Experience of the Roman People / From the Earliest Times to the Age of Augustus

Name: The Religious Experience of the Roman People / From the Earliest Times to the Age of Augustus
Author: W. Warde Fowler

By W. Warde Fowler

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The lectures trace the evolution of Roman religious practice from its quasi-magical beginnings through household and agricultural cults to the formal, highly ritualized worship of the city-state, and finally to changes experienced by the age of Augustus. Topics include survivals of taboo and magic, the religion of the family and the household deities, the calendrical framework attributed to Numa, the concept of numina and the gradual personification of deities, priesthoods and sacred places, ritual, festivals, temples, and the tension between technical ritualism and popular religious instincts. The work combines archaeological and comparative evidence to explain how ritual and social institutions shaped religious change.

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W. Warde Fowler

W. Warde Fowler was an English author and scholar known for his contributions to the study of Roman culture and religion. His works often explore the intersection of nature and classical antiquity, as seen in his notable title "A Year with the Birds," which reflects his keen interest in ornithology. Fowler also delved into the social and religious practices of ancient Rome, with significant publications such as "Social Life at Rome in the Age of Cicero" and "The Religious Experience of the Roman People." His writings provide valuable insights into the daily life and spiritual beliefs of the Romans, making him a notable figure in classical studies.