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| | Ancient Rome Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06) |
 | | The transference of the anthropomorphic qualities to Roman Gods, and the prevalence of Greek philosophy among well-educated Romans, brought about an increasing neglect of the old rites, and in the 1st century BC the religious importance of the old priestly offices declined rapidly, though their civic importance and political influence remained. |
 | | Roman religion in the empire tended more and more to center on the imperial house, and several emperors were deified after their deaths. |
 | | Hence, Roman money's utility as a unit of exchange consistently exceeded its intrinsic value as metal; after Nero began debasing the silver Denarii, Mommsen estimated its legal value at one third greater than intrinsic (it was an offence to refuse payment in Denarii). |
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