Project Gutenberg 2018-07-15 Public domain in the USA. 302 Plutarch 46 119 Jevons, F. B. (Frank Byron) 1858 1936 Jevons, Frank Byron Jevons, Frank B. Holland, Philemon 1552 1637 91103209 Plutarch's Romane Questions With dissertations on Italian cults, myths, taboos, man-worship, aryan marriage, sympathetic magic and the eating of beans Produced by Keith Edkins, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Plutarch's Romane Questions" by Plutarch is a collection of philosophical inquiries and treatises written in the late 1st century AD. The work delves into various customs and cultural practices of ancient Rome, primarily associating them with folk-lore, religious beliefs, and the worship of deities. It serves as an early examination of the motivations behind these rituals and traditions, offering insights into the historical context of Roman society and its connection to both the unique and borrowed elements from Greek culture. The opening of the text introduces readers to the purpose and structure of the "Romane Questions." Plutarch poses inquiries related to customs that seem unusual or unexplained, aiming to uncover the underlying philosophies or societal norms associated with Roman practices. For instance, he questions why newlywed wives are required to touch fire and water, suggesting that these practices may stem from a deeper cultural significance tied to their roles within the household. Additionally, he notes that some explanations provided for these customs may reflect the intellectual and cultural assumptions of his time, making it essential to approach these questions with a critical perspective on early Italian religious beliefs and their evolution due to Hellenistic influences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Rome -- Religion -- Early works to 1800 Rome -- Social life and customs -- Early works to 1800 DG Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Ancient Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 417867 2025-07-23T04:51:04.811172 text/html 418969 2018-07-15T11:26:40 text/html 445910 2025-07-23T04:51:11.276142 application/epub+zip 452957 2025-07-23T04:51:05.998144 application/epub+zip 259024 2025-07-23T04:51:05.393109 application/epub+zip 535342 2025-07-23T04:51:14.941093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 500151 2025-07-23T04:51:10.670155 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 466355 2022-09-26T03:39:47.787471 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 341478 2025-07-23T04:51:03.876150 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 341896 2018-07-15T11:26:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20822 2025-07-23T04:51:15.088064 application/rdf+xml 12548 2025-07-23T04:51:05.551106 image/jpeg 1992 2025-07-23T04:51:05.473124 image/jpeg 129837 2018-07-15T11:26:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 411214 2018-07-15T11:26:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 494552 2025-07-23T04:51:04.851107 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia