The Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia at Palestrina (ancient Praeneste) near Rome

The Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia at Palestrina

Built in the 2nd century BCE, the Sanctuary of Fortuna Primigenia at
Palestrina is dedicated to two prominent goddesses of the era, the
Egyptian Isis and Fortuna. The Sanctuary is claimed to have been one
of the largest, if not the largest, temples in ancient Italy. The aim of
this booklet is to contribute to a deeper understanding of its complex
history.

The Author

Petra Vogler is a lecturer for culture and language at the Institute of German
Language and Literature at the Ludwigsburg University of Education.
Further more she is an active member of the International Association for
Comparative Mythology (IACM). Her research interests include philosophy
and the history of ideas, mythology, history of education and aesthetics.