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_aPlutarch's Romane Questions : _bWith dissertations on Italian cults, myths, taboos, man-worship, aryan marriage, sympathetic magic and the eating of beans |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-07-15 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Keith Edkins, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Plutarch's Romane Questions" by Plutarch is a collection of philosophical inquiries and treatises written in the late 1st century AD. The work delves into various customs and cultural practices of ancient Rome, primarily associating them with folk-lore, religious beliefs, and the worship of deities. It serves as an early examination of the motivations behind these rituals and traditions, offering insights into the historical context of Roman society and its connection to both the unique and borrowed elements from Greek culture. The opening of the text introduces readers to the purpose and structure of the "Romane Questions." Plutarch poses inquiries related to customs that seem unusual or unexplained, aiming to uncover the underlying philosophies or societal norms associated with Roman practices. For instance, he questions why newlywed wives are required to touch fire and water, suggesting that these practices may stem from a deeper cultural significance tied to their roles within the household. Additionally, he notes that some explanations provided for these customs may reflect the intellectual and cultural assumptions of his time, making it essential to approach these questions with a critical perspective on early Italian religious beliefs and their evolution due to Hellenistic influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aRome -- Religion -- Early works to 1800 | ||
| 653 | _aRome -- Social life and customs -- Early works to 1800 | ||
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_aJevons, F. B. _q(Frank Byron), _d1858-1936 |
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_aHolland, Philemon, _d1552-1637 |
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