concept
The Epicurean gods
the gods
also: divum natura
On Epicurean physics the gods exist but dwell apart in perfect peace, neither making the world nor governing it nor caring for human affairs -- so they are neither to be feared nor petitioned. This banishes religio at its root.
Mentioned in 1 work (31 total)
On the Nature of Things
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