Writing and Religious Traditions in Roman Venetia. Connections and Changes in Two Sanctuaries at Ateste and Lagole

This article explores the complex and multifaceted relationship between writing and religious traditions in ancient Roman Venetia , with particular attention to two prominent cult sites: the Reitia sanctuary at Este (ancient Ateste ) and the alpine sanctuary at Lagole di Calalzo di Cadore. Through a close analysis of the extant epigraphic record, the study identifies patterns of continuity and transformation that shaped the historical trajectories of these sanctuaries as Roman influence progressively took hold in the region. The primary aim is to reconstruct the timing and dynamics of the linguistic, religious and social processes of acculturation that informed the integration of both centres into the Roman world.