Classical Studies 2200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, Sabines, Apotheosis

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2200
• Professor: Aara Suksi

Document Summary

Roman myth grafting traditions (from the greeks: a number of different traditions being grafted onto native italian traditions an electric amalgamation. Myths: native italian religion, etruscan myth and ritual, greek colonies in italy. Native italian (latin) traditions: countless divine numina (singular numen): nodders", not anthropomorphic, limited in function. Examples: janus, gate": a numen of doors, bridges, etc: places where you would have access to something new. We get the name january the gate to the new year from janus. Lares: ancestral spirits, protectors of household members (those living now and those to come) Etruscan myth and ritual: the etruscans were a culturally sophisticated and politically powerful nation, they dominated much of the italian peninsula until about the roman revolt of 509. Bce: they are the source of names of several roman gods, e. g. minerva, juno, jupiter, they are also the source of many roman rituals and superstitions, speci c forms of augury and omens.