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Wolves of Rome

The Lupercalia from Roman and Comparative Perspectives

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This book is the first comprehensive English study of the Lupercalia, a key religious festival linked to the Roman foundation myth of Romulus and Remus. It explores the festival's male initiation rituals, its Indo-European roots, and its evolution throughout Roman history, highlighting its significance in political and social contexts.

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Wolves of Rome, Kresimir Vukovic

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Title
Wolves of Rome
Subtitle
The Lupercalia from Roman and Comparative Perspectives
Language
English
Publisher
De Gruyter
Released
2022
Format
Hardcover
Pages
336
ISBN13
9783110689341
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This book is the first comprehensive English study of the Lupercalia, a key religious festival linked to the Roman foundation myth of Romulus and Remus. It explores the festival's male initiation rituals, its Indo-European roots, and its evolution throughout Roman history, highlighting its significance in political and social contexts.