The spiritual mystery of the Dionysus cult
The spiritual mystery of the Dionysus cult The cult of Dionysus also known as Bacchus in Roman mythology was the worship of the god of win...
Showing posts with label Pompeii. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pompeii. Show all posts
The mystery of Sphinx discovered in Temple of Isis Pompeii
The mystery of Sphinx discovered in Temple of Isis Pompeii The fusion of ancient Egyptian art with Roman culture is showcased in exhibitio...
Mosaic in the ancient city of Volubilis
Mosaic in the ancient city of Volubilis The mosaic depicting the Adventures of Hercules Labours of Hercules once adorning the halls of a o...
Differences in lifestyle in Pompeii
Differences in lifestyle in Pompeii The images and descriptions of daily life clearly depict the class divisions between the rich and slaves...
The treasures of Artemis and Athena in Piraeus
The treasures of Artemis and Athena in Piraeus In 1959 workers in Piraeus Greece discovered a treasure trove of bronze statues dating back ...
The Cult of Mithras in the Roman fortress of Housestead
The Cult of Mithras in the Roman fortress of Housestead Mithras wearing a Phrygian helmet and holding torches in both hands is the Roman go...
Aion and Chronos Osiris Chronocrator
Aion and Chronos Osiris Chronocrator The statue with snakes coiled around it symbolizes beliefs in healing and the rebirth of life. The app...
Djebel Zaghouan Roman Water Temple de Eaux
Djebel Zaghouan Roman Water Temple de Eaux This originating pillar is linked to the early 17th century settlement of Andalusian Moors in...
Ancient temple of Artemis discovered on island Euboea
Ancient temple of Artemis discovered on island Euboea Ancient civilizations held festivals in honor of Artemis the Greek goddess of the hu...
2,000-year-old female statue discovered in ancient city of Blandus
2,000-year-old female statue discovered in ancient city of Blandus The statue was discovered at a depth of approximately 1.5 meters during...
Sacrificial pit at Sanxingdui
Sacrificial pit at Sanxingdui Sanxingdui: Archaeologists continue to make new discoveries in Sichuan China revealing unprecedented signific...
Roman god statue in Isano Turkey
Roman god statue in Isano Turkey The ancient city of Isanoi is located in the present-day Çavdarhisar district Most of the remaining struct...
Temple of the Dedication of Dion
Temple of the Dedication of Dion A major religious site dedicated to Zeus located near the foot of Mount Olympus this temple is a single-ch...
Vajra sacred tool for killing demons
Vajra sacred tool for killing demons In Buddhism the vajra is a symbol of Vajrayana one of the three main sects of Buddhism and largely co...
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