Don’t Fear the Reaper: The Purpose of Religious Festivals in Ancient Rome

Authors

Emily A. Susina, Illinois Wesleyan UniversityFollow

Abstract

This paper discusses the way the political leaders of Rome during the periods of the late Republic and early Empire used religious festivals as a way of gaining and maintaining power among the citizens.

Recommended Citation

Susina, Emily A. (2011) "Don’t Fear the Reaper: The Purpose of Religious Festivals in Ancient Rome," Constructing the Past: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 13.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/constructing/vol12/iss1/13