The Cults Of Lanuvium

By Arthur Ernest Gordon

Book Overview

The Cults of Lanuvium is a book written by Arthur Ernest Gordon that explores the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient city of Lanuvium, located in central Italy. The book delves into the cults and deities worshipped by the people of Lanuvium, including the goddess Juno Sospita, who was believed to protect the city and its people.Gordon provides a detailed analysis of the archaeological evidence and inscriptions found in Lanuvium, as well as the literary sources that mention the city's religious practices. He also examines the social and political context in which these cults developed, shedding light on the complex relationship between religion and power in ancient Italy.The Cults of Lanuvium is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient religion, archaeology, and history. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of one of the lesser-known cities of ancient Italy, and provides insights into the wider cultural and social context of the Roman world.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: 1432553879
• ISBN13: 9781432553876
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"