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The Aeneid: Syncretism Is A Mix Of Different Cultures

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Erin Weatherly
Professor Barfield-Betts
English 2111
December 7, 2012 Is a mix of different cultures such as beliefs practices is the combining of different and often contradictory beliefs. It also blends practices of various collections of thoughts. Syncretism involves the merging and analogizing several traditions, especially in the theology and mythology of religion. This then asserts an underlying unity and allowing for a collective approach to other faiths. Syncretism also occurs commonly in expressions of arts and culture as well as in politics. Roman culture imported serval different elements and characteristic of nations they conquered into their own culture. They took the best from each culture the conquered and implemented into their own to create a strong empire. …show more content…

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