Algumas considerações sobre divindades e espaços sagrados, de período romano, na região eborense

Abstract

The Roman conquest of Iberia and the subsequent period reveal, in an exemplary way, the dichotomy between continuity and change. In the context of Lusitania the changes occurring in the rural sanctuaries assume a particular significance. The most remarkable records on the subject in the Ebora Liberalitas Iulia territory will be examined: the temple of Santana do Campo (Arraiolos) and its god Carneus Calanticensis, as well as the example of Endovellicus and the famous area of his shrine, at S. Miguel da Mota (Terena, Alandroal). They are undoubtedly two examples that illustrate the complexity of the Romanization process. This paper aims to clarify some aspects of this process concerning those particular deities and their worship.