| Descript |
xxviii, 347 p., 8 p. of plates : ill., maps ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
The sanctuary of Diana at Aricia to the Augustan age -- The sanctuary in the Augustan age -- The sanctuary in the empire -- Diana : her name and her appearance -- The grove, the goddess, and the history of early Latium -- The many faces of Diana -- The necessary murderer -- "We are fugitives" -- Virbius, Hippolytus and Egeria -- Diana the healer -- Ritual healing and the Maniae -- Conclusion: Diana and her worshippers |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 303-317) and indexes |
| Subject |
Diana (Roman deity) |
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Rome -- Religion |
| ISBN/ISSN |
0521851580 (hardback) |
|
9780521851589 (hardback) |
| Other # |
9780521851589 |
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