Sacred Mysteries: The plebeian who saved the Vestal Virgins

There is a story about the Vestal Virgins that illuminates the religion of ancient Rome. It comes from 390 BC, when things ...
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Archaeologists Discovered Remnants of an Ancient Religion. They Weren't Supposed to Be There.

Archaeologists working at the site of the ancient Turkish city Attouda have uncovered a ritual site dedicated to the Phrygian mother goddess, Matar. The site, complete with a cave and a “twin rock ...
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Bust of Egyptian Goddess Found in Turkey Illuminates Ancient Religious Diversity

Excavations at Satala in northeastern Turkey have unearthed a bronze bust depicting Isis, an ancient Egyptian goddess whose cult spread throughout the Greco-Roman world.
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On Roman Religion: Lived Religion and the Individual in Ancient Rome

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Ancient Egypt: History, dynasties, religion and writing

Ancient Egypt in North Africa was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in the region for over 3,000 years, from around 3100 B.C to 30 B.C. It left behind numerous monuments, ...
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This tiny minority of Iraqis follows an ancient Gnostic religion – and there's a chance they could be your neighbors too

(The Conversation) — Mandaeans are followers of ancient Gnostic religion, whose traditional homeland was the region of Iraq and Iran. Today, this small minority lives in many parts of the world, ...
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Ancient Religion Colloquium

Each year, the Classical Studies department offers a capstone seminar for our graduating seniors. This year, the seminar was organized around the theme of "Ancient Religion." Our seniors have been ...