CYRIL BAILEY, M.A.
Reading edition
FELLOW AND TUTOR OF BALLIOL COLLEGE, OXFORD
LONDON ARCHIBALD CONSTABLE & CO Ltd 1907
I wish to express my warm thanks to Mr. W. Warde Fowler for his kindness in reading my proofs, and for many valuable hints and suggestions.
C.B.
Balliol College, Jan 25th, 1907.
CONTENTS
CHAP. PAGE
I. Introduction—Sources and Scope 1
II. The ‘Antecedents’ of Roman Religion 4
III. Main Features of the Religion of Numa 12
IV. Early History of Rome—The Agricultural Community 31
V. Worship of the Household 36
VI. Worship of the Fields 58
VII. Worship of the State 75
VIII. Auguries and Auspices 96
IX. Religion and Morality—Conclusion 103