Reading about Nymphs and Roman Soldiers with and without Frazer
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Authors
Köster, Isabel
Issue Date
2023-02-11
Type
Video
Language
en_US
Keywords
Nymphs (Greek deities) , Brigit (Celtic deity) , Coventina (Romano-British goddess) , Offerings , Altars , Romans--Great Britain , Soldiers--Roman--Religious life--Great Britain , Frazer, James George, 1854-1941. Golden bough , Conference papers and proceedings , Literary criticism
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Abstract
This talk explores the usefulness and pitfalls of using Frazer’s theories to interpret inscriptions that refer to dedications made by (or on behalf of) Roman soldiers to nymphs. Starting with an overview in The Golden Bough, Frazer's descriptions of water and woodland spirits, collectively known as nymphs, are explored. Four inscriptions are discussed from Roman Britain that are representative of these texts: an altar for the nymphs dedicated by a group of soldiers (RIB 460= CIL 7.171); a dedication to the nymph Brigantia and the emperors made by a high ranking officer (RIB 2066=CIL 7.875); a dedication to the nymph Coventina made by a soldier for himself and his family (RIB 1526); a dedication made on behalf of a soldier by his wife (RIB 1228= CIL 7.998).
Additional Authors: Shaking the Tree, Breaking the Bough: Frazer's Golden Bough at 100 (Conference); Tully, Caroline Jane; Budin, Stephanie Lynn; University of Melbourne;
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Citation
Köster, Isabel. "Reading about Nymphs and Roman Soldiers with and without Frazer." Paper presented at the Shaking the Tree, Breaking the Bough: Frazer’s Golden Bough at 100, Melbourne, Australia, February 11, 2023. In New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library. Archives and Special Collections. Valdosta State University. Valdosta, GA. https://hdl.handle.net/10428/7061
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New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library
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Permission to post this digital asset provided by Isabel Köster to the Valdosta State University Archives & Special Collections to be part of the New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library.