Gods and Cults in Greek and Roman Antiquity.

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Survey of religious beliefs, practices, and institutions in ancient Greek and Roman cultures. Topics include civic religion, oracles and other forms of divination, goddess worship, ruler cults, healing cults, religious philosophies, mystery religions, astrology, and magical practices. Study of these topics will emphasize the interconnected role of various components of religion, such as myth, ritual, priesthoods and other institutions, sacred art and architecture, and the emotional experiences of participants.