The Cult of Silvanus - Columbia Studies in the Classical Tradition: Vol. 20

Informationen zum Autor Peter F. Dorcey received his Ph.D. in Ancient History at Columbia University (1987). He published several articles on the cult of Silvanus. Klappentext The author collects and analyzes the enormous epigraphic and archaeological evidence for the cult of Silvanus, the Roman god of agriculture and forests. Silvanus is an important focus of investigation because his private and popular character sets him apart from other deities of the state pantheon."The Cult of Silvanus traces the origin, spread, development and final suppression of the cult. Silvanus' nature as a Roman god and his identification with indigenous deities in the provinces are carefully examined. The evidence for temples, priests, "collegia and sacred groves is presented along with a detailed treatment of the god's adherents and iconography.This study adds to our imperfect knowledge of Roman domestic religion as practised by the lower classes. It challenges the widely-held view that private cult was somehow subordinate or inferior to civic paganism.

Product details

• Authors: Dorcey, Peter F. Dorcey
• Publisher: Brill Academic Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.1992
• EAN: 9789004096011
• ISBN: 978-90-0-409601-1
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 244 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Columbia Studies in the Classi; Columbia Studies in the Classi
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works