From Good Goddess to Vestal Virgins: Sex and Category in Roman Religion

From Good Goddess to Vestal Virgins: Sex and Category in Roman Religion

by Ariadne Staples
From Good Goddess to Vestal Virgins: Sex and Category in Roman Religion

From Good Goddess to Vestal Virgins: Sex and Category in Roman Religion

by Ariadne Staples

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Overview

Ariadne Staples provides an arresting and original analysis of the role of women in Roman society, which challenges traditionally held views and provokes further questions.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780415518949
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 08/15/2014
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 217
Product dimensions: 5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction; Part 1 The Cult of Bona Dea; Chapter 1 The Cult of Bona Dea; Part 2 The Cults of Ceres and Flora; Chapter 2 Ceres and Flora; Part 3 Venus’ Role in Roman Religion; Chapter 3 Venus; Part 4 The Vestals and Rome; Chapter 4 The Uses of Virginity;
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