Ex Asia Et Syria Oriental Religions In The Roman Central Balkans Nadeda Gavrilovi Vitas by Nadežda Gavrilović Vitas 1789699134 instant download after payment.

Ex Asia Minor et Syria: Religions in the Roman Central Balkans investigates the cults of Asia Minor and Syrian origin in the Roman provinces of the Central Balkans. The author presents, analyzes and interprets all hitherto known epigraphical and archaeological material which attests to the presence of Asia Minor and Syrian cults in that region, a subject which is yet to be the object of a serious scholarly study. Thus the book both reviews previously known monuments and artefacts, many of which are now missing or are destroyed, and adds new finds, exploring their social and geographical context from all possible angles, and focusing on the thoughts and beliefs of the dedicants and devotees of the particular cult in question. New conclusions are presented in a scientific framework, taking account of the latest theoretical developments.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Geographical Frame and Pre-Roman History of the Central Balkan Roman Provinces
The History of the Research of Asia Minor and Syrian Religions and Cults
Cultural Influences and Romanisation
I. Asia Minor Religions and Cults
Magna Mater
Attis
Sabazius
Jupiter Dolichenus
Jupiter Turmasgades
The Cult of Jupiter Melanus and other Asia Minor Local Gods
Mēn
Artemis of Ephesus
II. Syrian Religions in the Central Balkans
Sol Invictus
Dea Syria
Theos Hypsistos
III. Quarries, Workshops and their Localisation
IV. Palmyrene Funerary Monuments in the Central Balkans
V. Conclusion
VI. Bibliography
VII. Catalogue
VIII. Maps