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Roman gods & goddesses: everything you wanted to know

Jul 15, 2023
This podcast explores the Roman pantheon of gods and goddesses, discussing their differences from Greek deities and the reasons behind animal sacrifices. The episode also covers the origins and adoption of Roman gods, the dual nature of Roman religion, the worship of gods during the transition from Republic to Empire, the diverse cults in ancient Rome, and the gradual transition from polytheism to Christianity in the Roman Empire.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Origins and Adoption of Roman Gods
02:41 • 5min
3
Roman gods and goddesses and the differences with Greek gods
07:24 • 4min
4
The Dual Nature of Roman Religion
11:22 • 17min
5
Worship of Roman Gods in the Transition from Republic to Empire
28:28 • 4min
6
Exploring the Different Cults in Ancient Rome
32:18 • 2min
7
Transition from Polytheism to Christianity in the Roman Empire
33:51 • 7min