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⭐ Core Definition: Concordia (mythology)

In ancient Roman religion, Concordia (means "concord" or "harmony" in Latin) is the goddess who embodies agreement in marriage and society. Her Greek equivalent is usually regarded as Harmonia, with musical harmony a metaphor for an ideal of social concord or entente in the political discourse of the Republican era. She was thus often associated with Pax ("Peace") in representing a stable society. As such, she is more closely related to the Greek concept of homonoia (likemindedness), which was also represented by a goddess.

Concordia Augusta was cultivated in the context of Imperial cult. Dedicatory inscriptions to her, on behalf of emperors and members of the imperial family, were common.

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👉 Concordia (mythology) in the context of Temple of Concord

The Temple of Concord, or Temple of Concordia, (Latin: Aedes Concordiae) in Rome refers to a series of temples dedicated to the Roman goddess Concordia, and erected at the western end of the Roman Forum. The Romans believed that the earliest temple was built by Marcus Furius Camillus in 367 BC, but archeological evidence indicates the first shrine to Concordia on the site was constructed in 218 BC by Lucius Manlius Vulso. The temple was rebuilt in 121 BC by Lucius Opimius, following the killing of the Gaius Gracchus and his supporters, and again by the future emperor Tiberius between 7 BC and AD 10.

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Concordia (mythology) in the context of Harmonia

In Greek mythology, Harmonia (/hɑːrˈmniə/; Ancient Greek: Ἁρμονία /harmoˈnia/, "harmony", "agreement") is the goddess of harmony and concord. Her Greek opposite is Eris and her Roman counterpart is Concordia. Harmonia is most well-known for her marriage to Cadmus and the many misfortunes that haunted her descendants, particularly those related to the fabled Necklace of Harmonia.

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Concordia (mythology) in the context of Polytheistic reconstructionism

Polytheistic reconstructionism (or simply reconstructionism) is an approach to modern paganism first emerging in the late 1960s to early 1970s, which gathered momentum starting in the 1990s. Reconstructionism attempts to re-establish genuine polytheistic religions in the modern world through a rediscovery of the rituals, practices and contextual worldviews of pre-Christian pagan religions. This method stands in contrast with other neopagan syncretic movements like Wicca, and ecstatic/esoteric movements like Germanic mysticism or Theosophy.

While the emphasis on historical accuracy may imply historical reenactment, the difference between these two movements can be summarized as one of intent. Historical reenactment seeks historical accuracy as a goal in and of itself. On the other hand, a reconstructionist neopagan views historical accuracy as a means to the end of establishing a harmonious relationship between a belief-community and the gods.

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Concordia (mythology) in the context of Discordia

In Roman mythology, Discordia is the Roman equivalent of the Greek Eris, goddess of strife and discord. She was the daughter of Nox (Night) and Erebus. Like Eris, Discordia has no mythology other than her involvement in the Judgement of Paris.

Unlike her opposite Concordia, Discordia was not a cult goddess, but simply a literary personification, and like Eris was especially associated with the strife and discord in war. She was, in particular, associated with Roman civil war.

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