The Sacra Idulia in Ovid’s Fasti: A Study of Ovid’s Credibility in Regard to the Place and the Victim of This Sacrifice (1917)

The Sacra Idulia in Ovid's Fasti: A Study of Ovid's Credibility in Regard to the Place and the Victim of This Sacrifice (1917) is a scholarly work by Horace Wetherill Wright. The book focuses on a specific sacrifice mentioned in Ovid's Fasti, a poem that chronicles the Roman calendar and religious festivals. The sacrifice in question is the Sacra Idulia, which was performed in honor of the goddess Juno. Wright examines Ovid's account of the sacrifice and evaluates the poet's credibility in terms of both the location and the victim of the ritual. The book provides a detailed analysis of the historical and cultural context of the Sacra Idulia, drawing on a variety of sources to shed light on the significance of the ritual. Overall, The Sacra Idulia in Ovid's Fasti is a valuable resource for scholars of Roman religion and literature, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of mythology and history.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.