Performing the Sacra: Priestly roles and their organisation in Roman Britain
Author | : Alessandra Esposito |
Publisher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
Total Pages | : 187 |
Release | : 2019-02-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781789690989 |
ISBN-13 | : 1789690986 |
Rating | : 4/5 (986 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Performing the Sacra: Priestly roles and their organisation in Roman Britain by : Alessandra Esposito
Download or read book Performing the Sacra: Priestly roles and their organisation in Roman Britain written by Alessandra Esposito and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses a range of cultural responses to the Roman conquest of Britain with regard to priestly roles. The approach is based on current theoretical trends focussing on dynamics of adaptation, multiculturalism and appropriation, and discarding a sharp distinction between local and Roman cults.