Roman: Sanctuary And Temple Function Flashcards
What was a Roman sanctuary ?
A holy area in a city or town that contained a temple and an altar to a god
Where was the sanctuary usually located in a Roman city or town ?
Separated from the rest of the city by a wall
What is important to note about Roman sanctuaries ?
They where not specific to one god or goddess
What and why did the Roman sanctuaries have a specific thing at their entrance ?
Fresh water source at its entrance to wash hands and feet
Important to Romans that their holy sites were not polluted which could anger the gods
What is the Roman definition of a Temple ?
A building dedicated to a god and was used to house the cult statue of that god
What is different about the appointment of priests to temples in Roman religion than Greek religion ?
Roman priests were not assigned to specific temples where as greek priests where
