Juno

Research Case: Why did Rome need to transfer Juno, the goddess of the conquered city, to Rome?

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A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 5 1. Question Why did Rome need to transfer Juno, the goddess of the conquered city, to Rome? This question is not only about Roman respect for the gods of an enemy city.In Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book 5, the conquest of … Read more

Research Case: Why did Rome need not only military power, but also oracles, omens, and rituals in the conquest of Veii?

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A Three-Layer Analysis (TLA) of Livy, History of Rome, Book 5 1. Question Why did Rome need not only military power, but also oracles, omens, and rituals in the conquest of Veii? This question is not only about ancient religious belief.In Livy’s History of Rome from its Foundation, Book 5, the conquest of Veii was … Read more