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Roman Emperor Worship by Louis Matthews Sweet is a comprehensive study of the cult of the Roman emperors in the ancient world. The book explores the origins and development of this cult, which began with the deification of Julius Caesar and continued with the worship of subsequent emperors. Sweet examines the various ways in which the cult was practiced, including the construction of temples and statues, the offering of sacrifices and prayers, and the use of imperial images and symbols in public life. He also explores the political and social implications of emperor worship, including its role in reinforcing the authority of the imperial regime and its impact on the religious beliefs and practices of the Roman people. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including literary texts, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, Sweet provides a rich and nuanced portrait of this fascinating aspect of ancient Roman culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.