Roman Britain
Stage 23 Roman Religion
1.
Why
did people in the ancient world offer animal sacrifices and other gifts to the
gods? Did it apply to all levels of
society? Give some examples, including
that of C. Tetius Veturius Micinianus and Tullia Superiana.
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2.
Lucius Marcius Memor was a “haruspex” at Aquae Sulis. What
does this mean? (look back also at stage 21 to remind you)
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This sculpture was placed over the entrance to the
temple of Sulis Minerva. It is a Celtic version of the Gorgon’s head that
Minerva wore on her cloak or shield – a monster that could turn men to stone – with a glance.
3.
Explain what is meant by the word “divination”
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4.
The liver
seems to have been particularly important in divination. How do we know this?
What sort of things did they look out
for?
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5.
What is “augury”?
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6.
Describe briefly what Roman state religion was
like.
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7.
How was Roman religion organized and conducted? Who
and what was the Pontifex Maximus?
The picture shows a
haruspex examining a sacrificed bull. What do you think the man on the left
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8.
How did roman state religion play an important part
in the Romanisation of the provinces of the Empire? Include discussion on
a.
religious tolerance
b.
Emperor worship
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Britannia perdomita on
a Roman coin Above
right: The altar at Bath. The base and the sculptured
corner blocks are original; the rest of the Roman stone must have bee
re-used elsewhere during the Middle Ages. At the top left of the photograph
can be seen the stone statue base which is inscribed with Memor’s name
