The Ancient Roman Afterlife: Di Manes, Belief, and the Cult of the Dead by Charles King

The Ancient Roman Afterlife: Di Manes, Belief, and the Cult of the Dead

Charles King

300 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

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In ancient Rome, it was believed some humans were transformed into special, empowered beings after death. These deified dead, known as the manes, watched over and protected their surviving family members, possibly even extending those relatives' l...

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