Gods of the Roman State

Rome was remarkable in antiquity in that this sexist, classist, and slave-owning culture incorporated conquered peoples into the Roman body of citizens. Discover how they also incorporated the gods of the conquered in a practice known as interpretatio Romana. Of course, summoning a deity from an enemy city was a formal process, as you’ll see through the fascinating stories of Juno and others.

English
  • Runtime 31 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created December 28, 2023 by
    Mandarin7584
  • Modified December 28, 2023 by
    Mandarin7584