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First published in 1919, The Cults of Campania is a pioneering study of the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient people of Campania, the region around Naples in southern Italy. Written by scholar and archaeologist Roy Merle Peterson, the book examines the role of religion in Campanian society, including rituals, festivals, and beliefs in a variety of deities. Drawing on the latest scholarship and archaeological evidence, the book offers a comprehensive and detailed portrait of the religious culture of one of Italy's most distinctive regions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.