The Cults of Campania

The Cults of Campania, Volume 1 explores the religious practices and cults of the ancient region of Campania, Italy. Roy Merle Peterson delves into the historical and archaeological evidence to uncover the diverse religious landscape of this area during the Roman period. From well-known deities to more obscure local cults, this volume provides a detailed examination of the beliefs and rituals that shaped Campanian society. Drawing upon a range of sources, including inscriptions, art, and architectural remains, Peterson reconstructs the religious life of the region, offering insights into the interaction between Roman state religion and local traditions. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the religious history of ancient Italy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 420, Hardcover, Hutson Street Press