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Roman Death

By Hope, Valerie M.

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Roman Death

By Hope, Valerie M.

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An original study of the role and rituals of death in Roman civilization. Death never ceases to fascinate the living and in roman society, where the mortality was high, people were forced to confront the brevity of life and the impact of death. What did death mean and symbolize to the Romans? What does 'roman death' tell the modern reader about ancient society? This accessible and engaging book ranges from suicides, funeral feasts, necromancy and Hades to mourning, epitaphs and posthumous damnation. Impressive in its broad scope and fascinating in the level of detail, Valerie Hope presents the first survey to study death in ancient Rome in such an approachable and authoritative style.
Product details
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
272
Release Date:
2009-08-15
Publication Date:
2009-06-15
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1847250386
ISBN13:
9781847250384
Weight:
575 g
Height:
161 cm
Width:
240 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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