Epona: Guardian of Horses and Riders【電子書籍】[ E L Hunter ]

＜p＞From obscure Celtic origins to official recognition in the Roman calendar, Epona stands as the only Gaulish deity to achieve empire-wide veneration. This groundbreaking study traces the horse goddess whose protection transcended cultural boundaries wherever humans depended on equine power.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Drawing on newly analyzed archaeological evidence and previously overlooked inscriptions, the book reconstructs Epona's remarkable journey from local spirit to international deity. It reveals how her cult spread from Gaul to Britain and the Danube frontier through military networks, commercial routes, and cultural exchange. The distinctive iconography of the side-saddle goddessーfound in over 300 monuments across three continentsーilluminates ancient understanding of the sacred bond between humans and horses.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Beyond cataloging artifacts, this work explores why Epona's worship resonated across diverse populationsーfrom Celtic tribespeople to Roman soldiers, aristocratic villa owners to h．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る