Overview
In this work, the author collects and analyzes the epigraphic and archaeological evidence for the cult of Silvanus, the Roman god of agriculture and forests. Silvanus is an important focus of investigation as his private and popular character sets him apart from other deities of the state pantheon. Dorcey traces the origin, spread, development and final suppression of the cult. Silvanus' nature as a Roman god and his identification with indigenous deities in the provinces are examined and the evidence for temples, priests, ""collegia"" and sacred groves is presented along with a treatment of the god's adherents and iconography.
Full Product Details
Author: Dorcey †
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Volume: 20
Dimensions:
Width: 15.50cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.497kg
ISBN: 9789004096011
ISBN 10: 9004096019
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 01 May 1992
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Leather / fine binding
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
' ...this book is a most fascinating demonstration of the lively existence of a popular private cult alongside the official civic worship of gods and Emperor. ' Edgar C. Polome, Journal of Indo-European Studies , 1995. ' Le livre de Peter F. Dorcey se caracterise par son erudition et une collecte quasi exhaustive des documents antiques concernant le dieu Silvanus ...Qui desire faire desormais une recherche sur Silvanus ne peut se passer de cette reference ...l'ouvrage de Peter F. Dorcy reste [...] un instrument de travail incomparable. ' Daniel Toulec, L'Antiquite , 1995.
'.. .this book is a most fascinating demonstration of the lively existence of a popular private cult alongside the official civic worship of gods and Emperor.'<br>Edgar C. Polomi, Journal of Indo-European Studies, 1995.<br>' Le livre de Peter F. Dorcey se caractirise par son irudition et une collecte quasi exhaustive des documents antiques concernant le dieu Silvanus ...Qui disire faire disormais une recherche sur Silvanus ne peut se passer de cette rifirence ...l'ouvrage de Peter F. Dorcy reste [...] un instrument de travail incomparable.'<br>Daniel Toulec, L'Antiquiti, 1995.<br>
'...this book is a most fascinating demonstration of the lively existence of a popular private cult alongside the official civic worship of gods and Emperor.' Edgar C. Polome, Journal of Indo-European Studies, 1995. 'Le livre de Peter F. Dorcey se caracterise par son erudition et une collecte quasi exhaustive des documents antiques concernant le dieu Silvanus ...Qui desire faire desormais une recherche sur Silvanus ne peut se passer de cette reference ...l'ouvrage de Peter F. Dorcy reste [...] un instrument de travail incomparable.' Daniel Toulec, L'Antiquite, 1995.
Author Information
Peter F. Dorcey received his Ph.D. in Ancient History at Columbia University (1987). He published several articles on the cult of Silvanus.
