The ancient Roman afterlife : di manes, belief, and the cult of the dead / Charles W. King

In ancient Rome, it was believed some humans were transformed into special, empowered beings after death. These deified dead, known as the manes, watched over and protected their surviving family members, possibly even extending those relatives' lives. But unlike the Greek hero-cult, the worshi...

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Main Author: King, Charles (Professor of history) (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Austin : University of Texas Press, 2020
Edition:First edition
Series:Ashley and Peter Larkin series in Greek and Roman culture.
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