Talk:Sanctuary of the Three Gauls

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This article has direct relevance to the Roman Imperial cult and its sub-topics. "Federal sanctuary of the three Gauls" is an adequate working title but the "sanctuary complex" is named after the entity of Tres Galliae (therefore in English, Three Gauls (proper noun). "Federal sanctuary" seems slightly problematic as a descriptor - I've not yet come across a better, but possibly will, in which case I'll submit it on the talk page. The "cult centre" at Lugdunum was extremely important in the development of Gallo-Roman and European culture. Most of the information in the article as it stands is supported by modern scholarship, some is not, and more is required. I've good scholarly sources and will do what I can.

Is it possible to change the heading without making too many waves elsewhere? Regards. Haploidavey (talk) 13:29, 27 May 2009 (UTC)


 * It seems to be the usage on the museum's own site and in the book Becoming Roman By Greg Woolf (or Three Gauls sanctuary), though I agree it is a little clunky. As for 'federal', it's an adjective for sanctuary not Tres Galliae, and a problematic translation for allied, treaty-bound etc (see foedus). To avoid the federal problem, I'll try Sanctuary of the Three Gauls - which, with that capitalisation, is also ok as a translation of Tres Galliae as a single entity.Neddyseagoon - talk 15:16, 27 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Our first edit conflict! I was going to say that your alternative seems fine to me - the Three Gauls implies federation well enough. Haploidavey (talk) 15:22, 27 May 2009 (UTC)

Confusion of ara and templum in description
Fishwick gives a very detailed chronological account of ara and templum. The templum dates from Hadrian's time, and the pillars originate from this later rebuilding. Fishwick is cautious and scholarly: the Hadrianic pillars might be the source of the support-work for the cupola. The phased development's very interesting... will change text accordingly. Haploidavey (talk) 23:02, 15 July 2009 (UTC)