Religion
The Romans belived that if they pleased their gods and goddesses they would bless them and keep them safe and allow for a good harvest.They also belived that if thet angered the gods that they would be severly punished.Their religion was not like Christianity where one loves and trusts and belives in God. The roman religion was not local or personal.
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Text book prolouge to the present pages 227
image source http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/romans/roman_religion_gallery_06.shtml
Text book prolouge to the present pages 227