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How to Behave in Rome
Strictly speaking, the Romans didn’t have a religion. There were gods, of course, and you had to keep them happy. Each of them had his own department: Mars handled war and Juno looked after women and Venus was in charge … Continue reading
Posted in books, history, literature, religion, Romans
Tagged ancient Rome, gods, good old days, morality, religion
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Caesar’s Troubling Dream (Part Three)
The crypt was chilly and musty. He remembered waiting for the oracle at Delphi, which was fragrant with bay leaves and barley. His mind began to drift. He began thinking about the march that would begin that same afternoon and … Continue reading
Posted in 1, books, Caesar, history, literature, religion, Romans, sanctuary, Spain
Tagged bay leaves, bribe, Caesar, Delphi, Herakleion, Hercules, oracle, Pompey, religion
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