Cult of the Body

The Cult of the Body existed for most of the roman period. Their philosophy was simple. Each member was named for the role that they took within the body. The body itself (often meaning the state of Rome but also used to refer to the cult) was to be kept strong in order to survive.

The hands, as the most numerous, were the workers, through whose labour the dictates of the mind were carried out. The “hand that holds the sword” was a common name for soldiers.

It is known that several key senators were members of this cult but their names have been long forgotten.

Rumours abounded that amongst the most holy of the cult of the body it was common practise to call on demons and evil beings. However this is discounted in history as this was a common scare tactic from the rulers of Rome to deter its citizens from joining.