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Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi - for iPad/Mac/PC
by The Open University
How was mythology used by ancient Romans in their everyday lives? At Nemi to the south of Rome, the sanctuary of the goddess Diana provides us with a snapshot of Roman life and society. This album explores some of the fragments of objects found at the site of Diana's temple, such as a street entertainer's clay lamp, an ex-slave's votive statue and a miniature model of the Temple itself. Containing significant clues about social mobility, these cult objects reveal how lower social classes used mythical stories to empower themselves.This material forms part of The Open University course A330 Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds.
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Myth in the Greek and Roman Worlds: the Temple of Diana at Nemi
A short introduction to this album.
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The Temple of Diana at Nemi: temple model
Examining the mysterious miniature terracotta model of temple, found at Nemi.
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The Temple of Diana at Nemi: anatomical votive
What can we learn about Diana and her worshippers from this statue, found at Nemi?
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The Temple of Diana at Nemi: Oil lamp
Gleaning clues about the fabric of Roman society from a fragment of an oil lamp.
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The Temple of Diana at Nemi: Herm
The messages conveyed in a statue donated by an ex-slave.
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Nemi and myth
Open University academic Valerie Hope explains how objects found at Nemi reveal how mythology played a key role in everyday life.
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Why study myth?
Chris Emlyn-Jones, Valerie Hope and Paula James reveal the enduring importance of myth.
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A330: Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds
How story and myth are embedded into the monuments and artefacts of ancient Greece and Rome.
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How was mythology used by ancient Romans in their everyday lives? At Nemi to the south of Rome, the sanctuary of the goddess Diana provides us with a snapshot of Roman life and society. This album explores some of the fragments of objects found at the site of Diana's temple, such as a street entertainer's clay lamp, an ex-slave's votive statue and a miniature model of the Temple itself. Containing significant clues about social mobility, these cult objects reveal how lower social classes used mythical stories to empower themselves.This material forms part of The Open University course A330 Myth in the Greek and Roman worlds.
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