Guest guest Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 the Etruscans were an ancient civilization that existed in northern italy. Rome when it was founded become a subject of the Etruscans, until they threw the etruscan yoke off. the etruscans collapsed about 300 BC and their culture was partially absorbed by the then growing roman republic. the quickshoe box version Peter VV Jun 30, 2008 11:51 AM Re: Re: Question about amt. of "viable" members here put it in language a sheep can understand please? Peter vv fraggle <EBbrewpunx (AT) earthlink (DOT) net> Sent: Monday, 30 June, 2008 8:25:20 PMRe: Re: Question about amt. of "viable" members here an ya can't forget that not only did the roman gods come from their tribal deities, but what they got from the Etruscans Peter Kebbell Jun 28, 2008 1:33 PM @gro ups.com Re: Re: Question about amt. of "viable" members here Oh crumbs.... well, I can try! Although it does get quite complicated with the various theories that are around (and I'm a few years out of date, so it's possible that there are different theories nowadays!)The oldest known religions are those of ancient Sumer and Egypt, although both were already very complex and well developed by the time we know anything about them (around 3,000 BCE), so were probably already ancient at that point. It's pretty likely that religious belief has been around since humanity (or its predecessors) became sentient!I don't know exactly how old the Roman gods are - the Roman republic itself appeared around 750 BCE, and as far as I know, the religion that developed in that has its roots in the "clan" religions that were encompassed in the republic. Same with Greek gods. Judaism in anything approaching its modern form developed around the time of the Babylonian exile (c.500 BCE), but has roots going back to the tribal peoples of modern day Israel / Palestine, along with roots in Sumerian and Egyptian religions. Christianity in its modern form developed over the first 3 or 4 centuries CE...BBPeter 2008/6/28 Peter VV <swpgh01 (AT) talk21 (DOT) com>: Well, you certainly did big him up there! I shall wait and see if the expert replies. Peter vv jo <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com>@gro ups.com Friday, 27 June, 2008 11:19:33 PMRe: Re: Question about amt. of "viable" members here  Peter's your man for that answer - he has discussed with world experts, and might even be one himself. Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Friday, June 27, 2008 8:33 PM Re: Re: Question about amt. of "viable" members here Is it possible to put an age on a faith ( you said old gods ), I wonder what the oldest faith would be? Peter vv jo <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com>@gro ups.com Thursday, 26 June, 2008 11:15:44 PMRe: Re: Question about amt. of "viable" members here  Yes, people do believe in all the old gods. Jo - Peter VV @gro ups.com Thursday, June 26, 2008 10:17 PM Re: Re: Question about amt. of "viable" members here Realy? worship as in believe they exist sort of thing? wow, does anyone believe on Roman gods still? are they two sides of the same coin, dont wish to offend, I realy am ignorant, sorry. Peter vv Blue Rose <bluerose156@ gmail.com>@gro ups.com Thursday, 26 June, 2008 10:12:20 PMRe: Re: Question about amt. of "viable" members here I worship Greek gods. On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 5:05 PM, Peter VV <swpgh01 (AT) talk21 (DOT) com> wrote: Boy am I ignorant, I dont understand any of this? Peter vv Blue Rose <bluerose156@ gmail.com>@gro ups.com Thursday, 26 June, 2008 9:28:08 PMRe: Re: Question about amt. of "viable" members here Not all, but working on it! The current one is my favorite. He is quite squee. I'm a Greek polytheist. I'd describe myself more as either syncretic or "intelligently eclectic". I don't really mix 'n' match, just fill holes. On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 4:20 PM, jo <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com> wrote: Oooooh! I feel some chat coming on :-) What path are you (I'm eclectic and Druid (but not wholly)) and have you seen all the old Doctors? or did you come in on the newer ones? We have just two episodes left this year :-( but they look as though they should be good. BBJo - Blue Rose @gro ups.com Thursday, June 26, 2008 12:16 PM Re: Re: Question about amt. of "viable" members here Yay!<-- also a Pagan and Doctor Who fan. :D On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 2:54 AM, heartwerk <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com> wrote: I personally like heavy metal, Doctor Who, Paganism and theparanormal, photography, gardening, gentle walks etc.What do you like? -- Email: bluerose156@ gmail.comAIM: A Blue Rose 156 YM: blue_rose_156http://x-bluerose- x.livejournal. com~http://groups. / group/Boston_ Gothichttp://groups. / group/Boston_ Mystichttp://groups. / group/Boston- Pagans -- Email: bluerose156@ gmail.comAIM: A Blue Rose 156 YM: blue_rose_156http://x-bluerose- x.livejournal. com~http://groups. / group/Boston_ Gothichttp://groups. / group/Boston_ Mystichttp://groups. / group/Boston- Pagans Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at -- Email: bluerose156@ gmail.comAIM: A Blue Rose 156 YM: blue_rose_156http://x-bluerose- x.livejournal. com~http://groups. / group/Boston_ Gothichttp://groups. / group/Boston_ Mystichttp://groups. / group/Boston- Pagans Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at “We now know that a neo-conservative is an arsonist who sets the house on fire and six years later boasts that no one can put it out.†- Bill Moyers Not happy with your email address? Get the one you really want - millions of new email addresses available now at “We now know that a neo-conservative is an arsonist who sets the house on fire and six years later boasts that no one can put it out.†- Bill Moyers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.