Neokoroi: Greek cities and Roman emperors

"The neokoroi, or 'temple-wardens,' were Hellenized cities of the eastern Roman empire who received that title for possessing their provinces' temples to the living emperor. This work collects and analyzes all the evidence for the neokoroi, including their coins and inscriptions,...

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Main Author: Burrell, Barbara (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston Brill 2003
Series:Cincinnati classical studies New series ; 9
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Summary:"The neokoroi, or 'temple-wardens,' were Hellenized cities of the eastern Roman empire who received that title for possessing their provinces' temples to the living emperor. This work collects and analyzes all the evidence for the neokoroi, including their coins and inscriptions, contemporary and subsequent historical texts, and the archaeological remains of the temples themselves and the statues that stood within them." "There were at least thirty-seven neokoroi, and each is examined in a separate chapter. The results are then reanalyzed chronologically, clarifying the development of the institution. Finally the statues, temples, cities, and provinces are compared, resulting in new insights into the rivalry and hierarchy among the cities, and the dialogue of worship that related them to their Roman overlords."--BOOK JACKET.
Item Description:Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral--Harvard, 1980). - Includes bibliographical references and index.
Physical Description:XVIII, 422 S. Ill., Kt.
ISBN:9004125787

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