Quirinus and his Role in Original Capitoline Triad
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| Year of publication | 2021 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Sapiens ubique civis |
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| Web | Odkaz na plný text periodika včetně textu výsledku |
| Keywords | First Capitoline Triad; Jupiter; Mars; Quirinus; Salii; Flamines; Romulus; Numa; Ancient Rome; Ancient Roman Religion; Ancient History |
| Description | This article is focused mainly on ancient Roman god Quirinus and his origin, character, and role in the First Capitoline Triad of ancient roman religion. This article enumerates theories and views of Roman authors on the origin and character of Quirinus as one of the oldest members of the ancient Roman pantheon. The available evidence from literary sources about Quirinus, his priests, and festivals is also considered. The author of this article evaluates the similarities between Mars and Quirinus and their priests (Salii and Flamines) and possible warlike competencies of Quirinus - his connection to the war. |
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