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Acta Classica Universitatis Scientiarum Debreceniensis

Vol. 60 (2024)
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Quintus Aurelius Symmachus and the Roman Religion

Published:
2024-10-03
DOI Linkhttps://doi.org/10.22315/ACD/2024/11
Author
Orsolya Tóth
Keywords
Symmachus pontifex maior ancient Roman religion letters
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Tóth, O. (2024). Quintus Aurelius Symmachus and the Roman Religion. Acta Classica Universitatis Scientiarum Debreceniensis, 60, 135–146. https://doi.org/10.22315/ACD/2024/11
Abstract

Quintus Aurelius Symmachus, the renowned orator of Late Antiquity, took an active role in upholding the traditions of the ancient Roman religion. The present paper examines his relationship to religion and his priestly activities, mainly through his letters.