Plutarch's Romane Questions With dissertations on Italian cults, myths, taboos, man-worship, aryan marriage, sympathetic magic and the eating of beans

** "Plutarch's Romane Questions" by Plutarch is a journey into the heart of ancient Rome, where rituals and traditions are more than just habits, they are clues to understanding an entire civilization. Through probing questions about strange customs like why new wives touch fire and water, the book uncovers the hidden meanings behind Roman society. It explores how religious beliefs, folklore, and even Greek culture shaped the way Romans lived and interacted with the world. The book invites the reader to think critically about early Italian religious beliefs and how they changed over time, revealing a complex tapestry of practices rooted in both the familiar and the mysterious, while giving us a peek into the big ideas of the 1st century AD. **