Il culto di Silvano nel limes della Mesia Superiore

Abstract

The subject of the research is the cult of Silvanus in the Danube limes area in the Roman province of Upper Moesia. It has been analyzed eight votive inscriptions of which are preserved only four, and one votive relief related to the cult of this deity. The aim of the research is to elucidate the relationship between Silvanus and agricultural-pastoral world, its indigenous or Italic character and identity of the worshipers. In this work is also emphasized the significance of the impact from the neighboring provinces, especially the Lower Pannonia, in shaping of this cult in Upper Moesia.