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The Roman concept of 'pax deorum' was to keep the people of the community, and the state in good graces with the Gods. This was the underlining force in Roman religion, and was illustrated by the speech of Camillus, were he stated; "All things went well when we obeyed the Gods, but badly when we disobeyed them"(AW, pg 184). Both the state and the private families had rituals and moral values, which were vital to the basic character of Rome as a sacral community. To please the Gods, the individual Roman had to put the city of Rome above all personal ideals. "Romans were expected to, and largely did, seek fame and glory, dignity, honour, and wealth for the sake of the state and their families rather than for their own personal benefit"(AW,pg 184). This was the character of Rome, its people totally devoted, and willing to sacrifice for the benefit of others. The Gods were thought to be vengeful towards anyone who had defied them, and their wrath was widely feared. Certain duties and ritual sacrifices were to be performed periodically to please the Gods, and bring good fortune. "... What in other na
was too much history, and a set code of conduct that had been passed on for generations. "Though your courage may go with you, the fortune of this place certainly cannot be transferred"(AW, pg 185). The marble stones, which made up the physical city, could be moved, but not the character of Rome, that was forever in place. On the whole, to stay in good favours with the Gods, the city of Rome had to be rebuilt. There was no other way to replace the character of Rome as a sacral community. Camillus pointed out that Rome was tied by its religious connections, and history to the site it was originally founded on. Rome could never be moved, because Rome was more than just a city, it was blessed by the Gods. upplies from overseas may be obtained, close enough to the sea for all purposes of convenience, yet not exposed by being too close to the danger of foreign fleets"(AW, pg 185). Camillus's logic was that the Gods wanted the people to be there, because Rome had grew to an empire, and had survived for three hundred and sixty-five years. There was no reason to leave, except convenience when rebuildi
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