Reviewed by Heather Dewhurst www.kitchenwitchhearth.net

A great addition to this series of Pantheon books. Rachel Roberts has presented a thorough base of information about the Romans, enabling the reader to decide whether they wish to explore this subject in more depth.

Starting with the history of Rome, the archaeological, literary and mythological evidence, the author describes the lives, practices and beliefs of ancient Roman people.  The deities are clearly presented, with their attributes, the ways they were venerated, by the people as well as the elite. 

Part three dives into how this information can influence our practices today, adapting to our lives and defining how these divinities can be of importance now.  Much appreciated is the glossary of terms, the interesting map of ancient Rome, together with ample endnotes and bibliography to allow for further study.

Pantheon The Romans by Rachel S Roberts

Enter through the Gates of Ancient Rome to meet the Roman Pantheon! Explore the deities, the beliefs, and the sacred landscape that birthed not just a city but also an empire. Ancient Rome was known as the ‘City of a Thousand Gods’ and was believed to be destined for greatness through the patronage and presence of those gods. Pantheon: The Romans asks: Who were the deities and heroes that motivated and inspired the Roman people? What was the mythology that defined the Roman sense of belonging and identity? What was the religion that gave Roman life its structure and purpose? And how were the everyday lives of Romans moulded by religious beliefs, practices, and rites of passage?

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