1st Edition
From Good Goddess to Vestal Virgins Sex and Category in Roman Religion
By Ariadne Staples
Copyright 1998
217 Pages
by
Routledge
218 Pages
by
Routledge
217 Pages
by
Routledge
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Ariadne Staples provides an arresting and original analysis of the role of women in Roman society, which challenges traditionally held views and provokes further questions.
Introduction; Part 1 The Cult of Bona Dea; Chapter 1 The Cult of Bona Dea; Part 2 The Cults of Ceres and Flora; Chapter 2 Ceres and Flora; Part 3 Venus’ Role in Roman Religion; Chapter 3 Venus; Part 4 The Vestals and Rome; Chapter 4 The Uses of Virginity;
Biography
Ariadne Staples
