Livy and the Timing of Expiation in the Roman Year

Authors

  • Susan Satterfield

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/histos221

Abstract

This paper argues that, contrary to the majority scholarly opinion, Livy’s characteristic placing of expiation ceremonies in Rome at the start of the Roman year conforms to the historical reality. The conclusion is important both for the appreciation of Livy as a historian and for the study of Roman republican history and of the place of public religion within it.

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Published

2012-06-01

How to Cite

Satterfield, Susan. 2012. “Livy and the Timing of Expiation in the Roman Year”. Histos 6 (June). https://doi.org/10.29173/histos221.

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Vol. 6 (2012): HISTOS 6 (2012)

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