This dissertation presents an investigation of the place of the horse in Roman society,
within the context of its roles as equus publicus, which derived ultimately from that of the cavalry mount, and race-horse. Consideration of the ceremonial role of the horse
provides a clearer understanding of the value placed upon horses and horsemanship in
the Roman world, thus permitting inferences to be drawn regarding the role played by the
horse in the development of the equester ordo. Evidence is drawn from both literary and
archaeological sources to shed light on the management and training of the horses of
equestrian Rome. Chariot racing is also re-examined from the perspective of its equine
players, and evidence is drawn from various sources to provide a more complete picture
of the Roman horse-racing industry as a social structure. The importance of the racehorse
in Roman society is examined and the symbolism of the victorious horse as
represented in Roman art is discussed. / Classics & Modern European Languages / M.A. (Ancient Languages and Cultures)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/1245 |
| Date | 30 November 2005 |
| Creators | Lawrie, Margaret Ruth |
| Contributors | De Marre, M. E. A. |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (vii, 78 leaves) |
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