Dionysius, Varro, and the Ritual of the Argei

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Dionysius and Varro provide differing accounts of the Argei ritual, highlighting challenges in interpreting historical practices.
Both authors trace the ritual's origins back to Hercules, reflecting their shared perspective on ancient Roman religion.
The discussions by Dionysius and Varro contradict other historical evidence, emphasizing the need for careful analysis.
These inconsistencies may stem from the mythicization of Romulus' Rome, impacting the credibility of documented Roman rituals.

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Analysis reveals inconsistencies in Dionysius and Varro's accounts of the Argei ritual, suggesting historical influences.

J. H. Richardson (2025) studied this question.

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