The Cult of Silvanus: A Study in Roman Folk Religion (Columbia Studies in the Classical Tradition)

The Cult of Silvanus: A Study in Roman Folk Religion (Columbia Studies in the Classical Tradition)

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The author collects and analyzes the enormous epigraphic and archaeological evidence for the cult of Silvanus, the Roman god of agriculture and forests. Silvanus is an important focus of investigation because his private and popular character sets him apart from other deities of the state pantheon. The Cult of Silvanus traces the origin, spread, development and final suppression of the cult. Silvanus' nature as a Roman god and his identification with indigenous deities in the provinces are carefully examined. The evidence for temples, priests, collegia and sacred groves is presented along with a detailed treatment of the god's adherents and iconography. This study adds to our imperfect knowledge of Roman domestic religion as practised by the lower classes. It challenges the widely-held view that private cult was somehow subordinate or inferior to civic paganism.

The Cult of Silvanus: A Study in Roman Folk Religion (Columbia Studies in the Classical Tradition),Peter F. Dorcey,Brill Academic Publishers,9004096019,Ancient Religions,Antiquities & Archaeology,Architecture,Cult,History,History: World,Interior Design - General,Religion,Religion - Church History,Religious life and customs,Rome,Silvanus (Roman deity),Ancient Roman religion,Ancient Rome,Classical Greek & Roman archaeology,European history: BCE to c 500 CE

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