TY - BOOK AU - King,Charles TI - The ancient Roman afterlife: di manes, belief, and the cult of the dead T2 - Ashley and Peter Larkin series in Greek and Roman culture SN - 9781477320228 AV - BL805 .K56 2020 U1 - 292.2/3 23 PY - 2020/// CY - Austin PB - University of Texas Press KW - Gods, Roman KW - Dead KW - Religious aspects KW - Funeral rites and ceremonies KW - Rome KW - Cults KW - Household shrines KW - Dieux romains KW - Morts KW - Aspect religieux KW - Cultes KW - Sanctuaires domestiques KW - RELIGION KW - Ancient KW - bisacsh KW - fast KW - Religion KW - Religious life and customs KW - Rome (Empire) KW - Electronic books KW - Electronic book N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; Di manes : the godhood of the dead -- Di manes : the number of the gods -- Who worshipped whom? -- The manes in the context of Roman religion : beliefs and variations -- The powers of the dead -- The manes in the context of the funeral -- Festivals, ceremonies, and home shrines N2 - 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' lives. But unlike the Greek hero-cult, the worship of dead emperors, or the Christian saints, the manes were incredibly inclusive--enrolling even those without social clout, such as women and the poor, among Rome's deities. The Roman afterlife promised posthumous power in the world of the living. While the manes have often been glossed over in studies of Roman religion, this book brings their compelling story to the forefront, exploring their myriad forms and how their worship played out in the context of Roman religion's daily practice. Exploring the place of the manes in Roman society, Charles King delves into Roman beliefs about their powers to sustain life and bring death to individuals or armies, examines the rituals the Romans performed to honor them, and reclaims the vital role the manes played in the ancient Roman afterlife UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=2431482 ER -