Sanctuaries and Religion Flashcards
In what period was Delos independent? What did this mean in practice?
314-166 BCE
Had its own archon and administrators for both civic and religious matters
What interregional league was Delos a part of? When? Who was the main power within it?
League of Islanders (cyclades)
314-253
Initially, the Antigonids were dominant, having founded it, then it fell to the Ptolemies
Why was Delos of interest to the Hellenistic kings? Evidence?
Its sanctuary had a strong panhellenic reputation and so offered a stage for honorific gestures
Two monumental stoas set up in Hell period - that of Antigonus II and Phillip V
As well as buildings, what else could a Hellenistic ruler sponsor on Delos?
festivals
What happened to Delos as an island in 167/6?
Romans gave control to Athenians AND declared it a free port thus boosting the commercial activity on the island
What are two changes from the class period in Hellenistic temples?
shorter, squashed proportions
very clear front of the temples
Where in Praeneste was the sanctuary?
high on the mountain of the settlemeny
What were features of lower level of Praeneste sanctuary?
pre-hellenistic p
3 cellae
basilica
curia (meeting house)
Who was Praeneste sanctuary dedicated to? Rituals involved?
Fortuna Primigenia
oracle collected by lots, worshipped by matrons, poss ritual of new parents bringing baby to sanct
What was the name of the Roman behind Praeneste sanctuary? When?
Publius Sempronius Tuditanus
204 BCE
What were the features of the upper, newer level of sanctuary at Praeneste?
monumnetal terracing
large courtyard
round temple
What orders feature in T at Praeneste?
doric and corinthian
What was the nature of relationship betw Rome and Praeneste when T was built?
Praeneste was rather independent from the italian power
