THE DANUBE PROVINCES - Maria Hadiji, The Perpetuation of the Cult of the Danubian Knights in the Mythology of the Balkan Peninsula. Perspectives and Hypotheses. (Geschichtswissenschaftliche Studien 15.) Pp. 97, ills. Hamburg: Dr. Kovač, 2025. Paper, €64.90. ISBN: 978-3-339-14560-4. - Lucrețiu Mihailescu-Bîrliba / Ioan Piso (edd.), Romans and Natives in the Danubian Provinces (1 st –6 th C. ad ). (Philippika 173.) Pp. x + 613, colour figs, b/w & colour ills, b/w & colour maps. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz, 2023. Cased, €138. ISBN: 978-3-447-12096-8.

Puntos clave

• The aim is to explore the cult of the Danubian Knights within the context of Balkan mythology and its historical significance.
• Comparative analysis of historical texts and artifacts
• Examination of the relationship between Romans and natives
• Discussion of cultural influences in the Danubian provinces
• Identification of significant cultural intersections between Romans and local populations
• Insights into the continuation of the Danubian Knights' cult in local mythology
• Evaluation of the impact of historical narratives on contemporary understanding of the region's history