Classical Studies 3904G Lecture 8: Classical Studies Lecture Notes February 9 2017 AoP

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 3904G
• Professor: Beth Greene

Document Summary

First built in the 6th century bce under greek influence: cumae. Constructed in large tufa blocks: capitals of limestone. Broad flat doric capitals suggest early period. Wide intercolumniations also suggest early period: 11 x 7 columns is a strange set up. Less common with typical doric temples in greece. Cella: main naos, pronaos and opisthadomos. Colonnade defining the triangular forum and sacred space: 2nd century. Badly damaged in ad 62 earthquake: definitely abandoned after that. Hercules and athena: antefixe decoration on temple reflects typical imagery, oscan inscription suggests hercules and athena, offset bases in temple suggest worship of two deities, kings try to associate themselves with gods. Claiming a special relationship with a patron deity: classical greece did not claim this as much. Considerations of these divinities within early italic religion and relationship to power structures: central italy and etruria connections. Similar iconography to statues found in latium.