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Professor F. D. Allen delivered an interesting address in the Divinity School Chapel last evening on the Roman worship of Jupiter and Mars. Professor Allen began by glancing rapidly through the list of religions which have stirred the world, and by mentioning their characteristics. Both civilized and uncivilized people have...
Among the early Romans in Keeping with their time there was much darkness and stumbling. There were of course in this confusion many cults. Two only are selected for special mention, those of Jupiter and Mars.
Mars was the sun god and around him was established the worship for the seasons. Elaborate ceremonies for the celebration of spring and autumn festivals were observed. The "October horse" was known to the early Romans as a corn demon or harvest divinity. He was slain in the fall but...
Ancient Religions and Christianity. The Roman worship of Jupiter and Mars in the earliest times. Professor F. D. Allen. Divinity School Chapel, 7.30 p. m.
Ancient Religions and Christianity. The Roman worship of Jupiter and Mars in the earliest times. Professor F. D. Allen. Divinity School Chapel, 7.30 p. m.