RELI 2310 Lecture 1: Roman Mythology and saga

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The olympians (according to ennius, 2nd century bce) God of doorways they alwasys start by praying to him. Gained other roles after associated with greek hermes. Month of march was beginning of year (pre-julian) Numa pomplius ws the first king of rome 753 bce. Numa tricked zues by instead of giving sacfrifice of a human, they give an onion a hair and a fish. Was originally an italian goddess brought to rome by the etrustcans (menvra) Divinities of fire vesta, vulcan, and cacus. The vestal virgins: six women from noble families. Had many taboos, but had the greatest honours. Chief italian fire god (destructive fire at first) Also becomes blacksmith god by association with hephaistos. Shared festival of sowing of seed with ceres. Concus (consort of ops) harvest and storage of grain. Along w his daughter fauna was responsible for sudden noises in the forest. Cult brought to rome by evander from greece.

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