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Religion in Ancient Rome
In the second century BC, the Romans conquered Greece and adopted lots of their culture, their myths, legends and gods. Religion was very important for Romans. It was a function of law. Religion for the Romans was not about their love for gods or of gods who loved them, nor was it about waiting for a happy life in the hereafter. For the Romans, devotion to the gods and pleasing the gods was a duty, an act of patriotism, an act of service and protection for the community. They didn't believe in a life after a death but they thought that if they did not believe in gods or did not make sacrifices for them gods would be angry and send a punishment for all the country.
Gods
Gods were mystical creatures who could not die, be sick or feel pain. The only way they could have...
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