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Speculative illustration of ancient Delphi by French architect Albert Tournaire (1894) (Public Domain) — 01 Mar 2023

Legends Of The Oracle Of Delphi At The Centre Of The World

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

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The ancient Greek city of Delphi, located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, was home to the main Temple of Apollo and the renowned Oracle of Delphi. According to legend, the site was identified by Zeus, the King of the Gods, who sought to find the...
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Speculative illustration of ancient Delphi by French architect Albert Tournaire (1894) (Public Domain) — 01 Mar 2023

Legends Of The Oracle Of Delphi At The Centre Of The World

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

0

The ancient Greek city of Delphi, located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, was home to the main Temple of Apollo and the renowned Oracle of Delphi. According to legend, the site was identified by Zeus, the King of the Gods, who sought to find the...
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The Perplexity Of The Villa Of Mysteries In Pompeii — 06 Jul 2022

The Perplexity Of The Villa Of Mysteries In Pompeii

By Dr Marion Dolan

Archaeology & Science

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The Villa of Mysteries was one of the most luxurious villas unearthed during the 1909-1911 excavations of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried in volcanic ash with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Miraculously this Roman...
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The Perplexity Of The Villa Of Mysteries In Pompeii — 06 Jul 2022

The Perplexity Of The Villa Of Mysteries In Pompeii

By Dr Marion Dolan

Archaeology & Science

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The Villa of Mysteries was one of the most luxurious villas unearthed during the 1909-1911 excavations of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried in volcanic ash with the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Miraculously this Roman...
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The Thesmophoric procession by Francis Davis Millet (1894) Brigham Young University Museum of Art (Public Domain) — 18 Apr 2022

The Original Meaning Of The Mysteries Of The Ancient World

By Stephen Martin

Mythology & Mystery

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For probably over 2,000 years in antiquity, mystery rites were celebrated in many different cities stretching from parts of Europe and Africa all the way to India. There were many variations to the rituals and explanations for their meaning. But...
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The Thesmophoric procession by Francis Davis Millet (1894) Brigham Young University Museum of Art (Public Domain) — 18 Apr 2022

The Original Meaning Of The Mysteries Of The Ancient World

By Stephen Martin

Mythology & Mystery

0

For probably over 2,000 years in antiquity, mystery rites were celebrated in many different cities stretching from parts of Europe and Africa all the way to India. There were many variations to the rituals and explanations for their meaning. But...
Read More

‘Ariadne in Naxos’ (1877) by Evelyn De Morgan. (Public Domain) — 02 Oct 2020

Loves Of The Lady Of The Labyrinth: Ariadne Powerful Minoan Goddess

By Mary Naples

Mythology & Mystery

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In the Myth of the Minotaur, if not for the ministrations of the humble Princess Ariadne, Theseus—the Greek hero—would not have had a prayer. Although often portrayed as a mere maiden, truth be told, providing back-up for a leading man was...
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‘Ariadne in Naxos’ (1877) by Evelyn De Morgan. (Public Domain) — 02 Oct 2020

Loves Of The Lady Of The Labyrinth: Ariadne Powerful Minoan Goddess

By Mary Naples

Mythology & Mystery

0

In the Myth of the Minotaur, if not for the ministrations of the humble Princess Ariadne, Theseus—the Greek hero—would not have had a prayer. Although often portrayed as a mere maiden, truth be told, providing back-up for a leading man was...
Read More

‘Ariadne in Naxos’ (1877) by Evelyn De Morgan. (Public Domain) — 02 Oct 2020

Loves Of The Lady Of The Labyrinth: Ariadne Powerful Minoan Goddess

By Mary Naples

Mythology & Mystery

0

In the Myth of the Minotaur, if not for the ministrations of the humble Princess Ariadne, Theseus—the Greek hero—would not have had a prayer. Although...
Read More

‘Ariadne in Naxos’ (1877) by Evelyn De Morgan. (Public Domain) — 02 Oct 2020

Loves Of The Lady Of The Labyrinth: Ariadne Powerful Minoan Goddess

By Mary Naples

Mythology & Mystery

0

In the Myth of the Minotaur, if not for the ministrations of the humble Princess Ariadne, Theseus—the Greek hero—would not have had a prayer. Although...
Read More

Orpheus and the Bacchantes by Gregorio Lazzarini (1710) (Public Domain) — 27 May 2020

The Maenads, Mad, Frenzied Priestesses of Dionysus

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

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The Maenads are often written off simply as ‘mad women’ by historians. However, although the name Maenad literally translates as the ‘raving ones’, these women were much more than that. The Maenads were actually sacred worshippers and holy...
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Orpheus and the Bacchantes by Gregorio Lazzarini (1710) (Public Domain) — 27 May 2020

The Maenads, Mad, Frenzied Priestesses of Dionysus

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

0

The Maenads are often written off simply as ‘mad women’ by historians. However, although the name Maenad literally translates as the ‘raving ones’, these women were much more than that. The Maenads were actually sacred worshippers and holy...
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