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In ancient Rome, it was believed some humans were transformed into
special, empowered beings after death. These deified dead, known as
the manes, watched over and protected their surviving family
members, possibly even extending those relatives' lives. But unlike
the Greek hero-cult, the worship of dead emperors, or the Christian
saints, the manes were incredibly inclusive-enrolling even those
without social clout, such as women and the poor, among Rome's
deities. The Roman afterlife promised posthumous power in the world
of the living. While the manes have often been glossed over in
studies of Roman religion, this book brings their compelling story
to the forefront, exploring their myriad forms and how their
worship played out in the context of Roman religion's daily
practice. Exploring the place of the manes in Roman society,
Charles King delves into Roman beliefs about their powers to
sustain life and bring death to individuals or armies, examines the
rituals the Romans performed to honor them, and reclaims the vital
role the manes played in the ancient Roman afterlife.
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