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Household Gods : private devotion in ancient Greece and Rome / Alexandra Sofroniew

This study examines personal religious practices in ancient Greece and Rome through domestic objects and household shrines. Using items from the Getty Villa, it analyses the spiritual significance of miniature sculptures and decorative arts in ancient and modern homes.

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