Imperial Cult

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:religious_practices
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkbp:declined_in Christianization of the Roman Empire
gptkbp:features temples dedicated to emperors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Imperial Cult
gptkbp:includes divine honors
the worship of the Genius of the Emperor
gptkbp:influenced later forms of emperor worship
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Hellenistic_culture
gptkbp:involves sacrifices to the emperor
gptkbp:is a form of state religion
gptkbp:is_practiced_in gptkb:Roman_Republic
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:Augustus
gptkbp:is_worshipped_by gptkb:Emperor
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkbp:was often celebrated in festivals
a reflection of social hierarchy
a means of social cohesion
a subject of archaeological study
a subject of literature and art
a source of economic activity
a topic of historical analysis
a form of religious syncretism
a topic of scholarly debate
a feature of Roman provincial administration
a form of civic duty
a means of cultural assimilation
a means of integrating diverse cultures
a means of political propaganda
a means of reinforcing social norms
a part of public life in Rome
a part of the Roman cultural identity
a part of the Roman cultural landscape
a part of the Roman economy
a part of the Roman legal system
a part of the Roman political system
a part of the Roman religious hierarchy
a part of the Roman social fabric
a part of the imperial propaganda machine
a reflection of the emperor's power
a reflection of the power dynamics in Rome
a response to the need for loyalty to the state
a significant aspect of Roman identity
a significant aspect of Roman religion
a source of conflict with early Christians
a unifying force in the empire
a way to celebrate military victories
a way to celebrate the emperor's legacy
a way to commemorate deceased emperors
a way to express collective identity
a way to express gratitude to the emperor
a way to express loyalty to the emperor
a way to express reverence for the state
a way to honor the emperor's achievements
a way to legitimize imperial authority
a way to maintain order in the empire
a way to promote imperial unity
a way to promote loyalty among soldiers
a way to reinforce the emperor's divine status
formalized in the provinces
integrated with local religions
often depicted in inscriptions
often linked to military success
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chaos_Space_Marines
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4