Културната памет в култа към Основателя на града в Римска Тракия
Cultural memory in the cult of the Founder of the city in Roman Thrace

Summary/Abstract: The present paper deals with the Cultural memory in the cities in Roman Thrace on the base of the Foundation myth and the cult to the Founder. The complex study of all the evidence available – epigraphic, numismatic, and ancient historical narratives reveals how the Past was treated and developed in various cities due to the need and ambition of the municipal elite or part of it in the cities – coastal and inner land. The study has preliminary character and all the phenomena in the field are discussed, but just the main ones – those of ex-novo Roman cities and older Greek coastal colonies are clearly distinguished. Besides, the impact of the imperial presence and the so-called ‘Second Sophistics’ movement are also discussed. The present paper deals with Cultural Memory in the cities in Roman Thraceon the basis of the foundation myth and the cult of the founder. The complex study of allthe evidence available – epigraphic, numismatic, and ancient historical narratives revealshow the past was treated and developed in various cities due to the need and ambitionof the municipal elite or part of it in the cities – coastal and interior land. The studyhas a preliminary character and all the relevant associated phenomena are discussed,but principally the main ones – those of ex-novo Roman cities and older Greek coastalcolonies are clearly distinguished. In addition, the impact of the imperial presence and theso-called ‘Second Sophistic’ movement are also examined.

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