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Piety
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The highest Roman virtue, encompassing obedience and loyalty to fathers, Rome, and the gods. It was preferred over Greek excellence (areté) as a way to maintain social cohesion and avoid individual outshining.
The highest Roman virtue, encompassing obedience and loyalty to fathers, Rome, and the gods. It was preferred over Greek excellence (areté) as a way to maintain social cohesion and avoid individual outshining.
