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Rome’s Religion and Belief

Rome’s Religion and Belief. Brianna Heim, Kevin Alvarez, Hector Valentin. Religion Overview. The religion of Ancient Rome was polytheistic in origin The Roman republic was strongly influenced Hellenistic Greece, for a lone time.

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Rome’s Religion and Belief

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  1. Rome’s Religion and Belief Brianna Heim, Kevin Alvarez, Hector Valentin

  2. Religion Overview • The religion of Ancient Rome was polytheistic in origin • The Roman republic was strongly influenced Hellenistic Greece, for a lone time. • Most of Rome’s religious institutions could be traced to their founders.

  3. Major Gods • Apollo • Jupiter ( Zeus ) • Mars ( Ares ) • Mercury ( Hermes ) • Neptune ( Poseidon ) • Venus ( Aphrodite )

  4. Superstitions, Auspices, Omens • Rome’s world was full of unexplained phenomena darkness and fear. • To Romans, superstitions were a normal part of life between the gods and men. • Auspices- a sign from birds • Augur- also known as a priest who drew a square a on the ground where the omen should stand , due to auspices.

  5. Views of Fate • Three Gods, Clotho, Lachesis, Atropos would determine human fate. • Clotho, spun “thread” • Lachesis, dispensed it • Atropos, cut the “thread” ( determined death )

  6. Rituals and Ceremonies • Their ceremonies included worship of natural objects such as trees and to a small amount, animals. • Sacrificial offerings were made to the Roman gods. • Public and private sacrifices were made daily • Romans used charms, spells, chants, and sacrifices in order to control the natural world.

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