Belief System
What is the term for the belief in multiple gods and goddesses?
Polytheism
Why were Roman traditions so vital?
To preserve peace and value with the gods.
Which ancient culture influenced Roman religion?
Romans wanted to secure the cooperation of what group to maintain peace?
The gods
What was believed if people did not participate in the Roman festivals that sustained equilibrium between the people and gods?
The gods would get angry and punish the town.
Greek culture introduced...
Human traits, stories, and relationships.
What is pax deorum?
Peace of the gods
How many times would Romans hold their festivals?
All year long.
Etruscans introduced...
Organized rituals, divination, and priestly roles.
False
What time period is when traditions started?
What two things did early Romans lack until Greek influence increased?
Gods with human characteristics and mythology.
What did the Romans believe was under the rule of the gods?
Everything, all aspects of life.
Which two beings were raised by a wolf in a cave called the Lupercal?
Romulus and Romas
What early worships were practiced before Greek and Etruscan influence?
Local spirits and agricultural forces.