Roman Religion Flashcards
1
Q
Closely linked to
A
The state
Rituals of everyday life
2
Q
Alternatives to traditional roman religion
A
Philosophy
Mystery religions
Christians
3
Q
religio
A
That which vine together
4
Q
Religion is present in…
A
Family life: day to day
Rotes of passage: birth, coming of age, marriage, death
Festivals
5
Q
Differences to modern religion
A
- lack a scripture
- lack a moral code
- lack optimism about the afterlife
- lack of desire to convert people from other religious traditions
6
Q
Relationship with gods
A
Romans didn’t love them
They honoured them
7
Q
Exchange
A
Reverence, respect, gifts, blood sacrifice in exchange for help in every aspect of their lives
8
Q
Blood sacrifice
A
Sacrifice of an animal to secure a god’s favour
9
Q
do ut des
A
I give that you may give
10
Q
pax deorum
A
Peace of the gods
11
Q
ira deorum
A
The anger of the gods
