Plutarch's Romane Questions: With Dissertations on Italian Cults, Myths, Taboos, Man-Worship, Aryan Marriage, Sympathetic Magic and the Eating of Beans

Plutarch's 'Romane Questions,' first published in 1892, is a collection of philosophical inquiries into the customs and cultural practices of ancient Rome, originally written in the late 1st century AD. The work examines various rituals and traditions, exploring their underlying significance and connections to both Roman and Greek cultures. Notably, it includes discussions on topics such as Italian cults, myths, taboos, and the eating of beans, providing insights into the social and religious life of the time. This edition was translated by Philemon Holland in 1603 and edited by Frank Byron Jevons.