Research Case: Why did the women’s offering of gold become an important act that supported the religious duty of the state?

A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 5 1. Question Why did the women’s offering of gold become an important act that supported the religious duty of the state? This question is not only about a moving story in which women offered wealth.In Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book 5, … Read more

Research Case: Why did the dedication of one tenth of the spoils become both a religious duty and a cause of stronger resentment among the plebeians?

A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 5 1. Question Why did the dedication of one tenth of the spoils become both a religious duty and a cause of stronger resentment among the plebeians? This question is not only about the religious act of offering something to the gods.In Livy’s History of … Read more