@misc{ author = {Tommaso Gnoli}, title = {Metus Gallicus: “metus” come spinta al cambiamento}, publisher = {BraDypUS}, volume = {11}, abstract = {Since the sack of Rome by the Gauls of Brennus the national Roman self-consciousness had been built upon the concept of metus Gallicus, which played a central role also in shaping Roman identity and the idea of Italy. This article aims at explaining how religious rituals and civic institutions such as the army underwent changes because of this very fear.}, keywords = {Ancient Rome Sack of Rome Gauls Roman history Roman religion }, ISBN = {ISSN:1825-411X}, year = {2015} }