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The Roman Bacchanalia Panic of 186 B.C.
In this episode, we explore the Roman Republic's reaction to the Bacchanalian cult in 186 B.C., a moment when fear and a desire for control led to a widespread panic and suppression of religious practices. We examine how the Senate's crackdown on Bacchanalia illustrates the timeless struggle between authority and perceived threats to social order.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Roman Bacchanalia Panic
01:57 Rumors and the Cult of Bacchus
04:42 Senate's Response and Assertion of Authority
05:58 Hispala Fasanea and Livy's Account
07:55 Governance, Crushing Dissent, and Leadership Failure…
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