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In writing my paper, I have chosen to write about the Roman religion. I will be writing about how Roman religion played a crucial role in the life of people in ancient Rome. In the process of writing about the Roman religion, some areas will be of major focus. First, I will introduce Roman religion by explaining its origin. The book written by Forsythe (2012) provides reliable information concerning the origin and history of the roman religion. Second, I will explore the cultural systems, beliefs, and the collection of worldviews concerning the religion. In exploring the cultural systems, worldviews and beliefs I will utilize the article authored by Nuffield, (2010) as it has the relevant information. Third, I will explain how Roman religion affected the lives of people in the ancient Rome. The book written by Rüpke, (2011) is relevant in providing the information concerning how roman religion affected the lives of people. Fourth, I will explore the features of Roman religion that make it unique from the other religions. The article written by Trombley, (2011) will help in the process of exploring the characteristics of the Roman religion. Lastly, I will conclude by summarizing the various aspects concerning Roman religion to give a general view of the religion.

Sources

Forsythe, G. (2012). Time in Roman Religion: One Thousand Years of Religious History. Routledge.

Nuffelen, P. V. (2010). Varro’s Divine Antiquities: Roman religion as an image of truth. Classical Philology, 105(2), 162-188.

Rüpke, J. (Ed.). (2011). A companion to Roman religion (Vol. 78). John Wiley & Sons.

Trombley, F. R. (2011). The Imperial Cult in Late Roman Religion (ca. AD 244–395): Observations on the Epigraphy. Spätantiker Staat und religiöser Konflikt: Imperiale und locale Verwaltung und die Gewalt gegen Hieligtümer, 19-54.