Hilaria: The Festive Board (1798)

By Charles Morris

Book Overview

Hilaria: The Festive Board (1798) is a book written by Charles Morris. It is a historical account of the ancient Roman festival of Hilaria, which was celebrated in honor of the goddess Cybele. The book provides a detailed description of the festival, including its customs, traditions, and rituals. It also explores the history and mythology surrounding the goddess Cybele and her cult, as well as the role that the Hilaria festival played in Roman society. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Roman history, mythology, and culture. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers alike. Overall, Hilaria: The Festive Board is an informative and engaging book that sheds light on an important aspect of ancient Roman culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104760967
• ISBN13: 9781104760960
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"