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| 18516. THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN ANCIENT ROME. In the early period, Roman religion was concerned with protecting homes and fields from spirits. During the Roman Republic, a state religion evolved for the purpose of maintaining social unity. In the time of the Roman Empire, emperors were regarded as divine beings. During the decline of the Empire, people began turning to religion as a guide to moral behavior and a means to attain spiritual growth, similar to the purposes served by religion in the present day. KEYWORDS: religion ancient Rome. APA Style. 5 pages, 20 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources. 1,312 words. |
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