The Goddess Fortuna in Imperial Rome: Cult, Art, Text - University of ...

followed by a UT University Fellowship (2001-2002), allowed me to finish my
dissertation sooner than later, though never soon enough!
I would like to extend my thanks to many scholars for their time, including N.
Agnoli, T. Bakker, M. Bruno, A. Carandini, A. Claridge, J. Clarke, C. del Monti, D.
Conlin, E. Fentress, L. Fabbrini, D. Filippi, S. Gatti, P. Green, L. Haselberger, A. La
Regina, E. La Rocca, P. Liverani, M. Miles, P. Moreno, E. Orlin, P. Pensabene, N.
Purcell, B. Robinson, R. T. Scott, J. Sheppard, A. Small, B. Spaeth, J. Spurza, A. Stewart,
and S. Tuck.
I would also like to single out the members of my committee. First, Michael
White, who directed me to the Fortuna topic in the first place. His understanding of the
depth of the issues and his initial suggestions sustained my interest in the topic over the
years. It has been a pleasure working with him, and I hope to continue to discuss and
collaborate with him on many more topics of ancient culture and religion.
I thank Andrew Riggsby for his time and suggestions during the process. Ann
Kuttner, whom I met during my days at Penn, continually provided her time and patience,
directing me on many of the art historical aspects, and giving me access to her wealth of
bibliographic knowledge. It has been a profitable, and enjoyable correspondence! Erika
Simon allowed me to partake of her vast, if not legendary, experience in the field. I
would like to thank her for her ceaseless encouragement.
None of this could have been possible without the guidance of my supervisor,
Karl Galinsky. I am indebted to him for all of his tutelage, insights, and patience. From
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