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The Emperor Julian's Oration to the Mother of the Gods

The Emperor Julian's Oration to the Mother of the Gods

Emperor Julian
Taylor, Thomas

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ISBN10: 1417987707
ISBN13: 9781417987702
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.12 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Emperor Julian's Oration to the Mother of the Gods is a historical and philosophical work written by the Roman Emperor Julian in the 4th century AD. In this text, Julian delivers a speech to the goddess Cybele, also known as the Mother of the Gods, in which he expresses his admiration and devotion to her.The oration is divided into three main sections. In the first section, Julian provides a detailed account of the history and mythology surrounding the worship of Cybele, including her origins in Phrygia and her association with various other deities.The second section of the oration focuses on Julian's personal relationship with Cybele and his reasons for venerating her. He praises her as a powerful and benevolent goddess who has aided him in his life and career, and he expresses his gratitude and devotion to her.The final section of the oration is a call to action for others to join Julian in his worship of Cybele. He argues that devotion to the goddess can bring great benefits to individuals and society as a whole, and he encourages his audience to embrace her as a source of strength and inspiration.Overall, The Emperor Julian's Oration to the Mother of the Gods is a fascinating insight into the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Rome, as well as a testament to Julian's own personal faith and devotion.THIS 52 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Two Orations of the Emperor Julian, by Emperor Julian . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591271.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.

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