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Sodales Augustales: Rome’s Elite Imperial Cult Dedicated to the Emperor

Published February 21, 2023 By admin with Comments 1

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Ancient cults, cult of the emperor, cults, Roman Empire

The Sodales Augustales were a religious organization in ancient Rome dedicated to the worship of the emperor. Composed of prominent citizens, they served as ambassadors and reinforced the emperor's divine status, contributing to the unity and stability of the empire.…[Continue Reading...]

10 Mysterious (Sometimes Gross) New Facts about Ancient Cults

Published December 6, 2022 By admin with Comments 0

Categorized as Uncategorized Tagged Ancient cults

Say the word “cult,” and you might imagine people holed up in a compound somewhere, convinced that the end is nigh. But in ancient times, cults were taken more seriously and often involved entire populations. This list looks at previously…[Continue Reading...]

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Sodales Augustales: Rome’s Elite Imperial Cult Dedicated to the Emperor

10 Mysterious (Sometimes Gross) New Facts about Ancient Cults