Archaeologists excavating a Roman-era ruin in the ancient city of Amastris in Turkey have recently made the curious discovery of a talismanic amulet seal. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later Source Views: 0
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Weird Hooded Prehistoric Water Deity Unearthed in Germany
For as long as humans have prayed, water has been a focus of divine adoration. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later Source Views: 0
1,800-year-old Roman Venus Figurine Found In England Was A Home Deity
A 17-centimeter (6.7 inch) tall Roman Venus figurine has been discovered by archaeologists in the city of Gloucester, England. This 1,800-year-old find has created considerable excitement in the archaeological community. Anthony Beechey of Cotswold Archaeology was quoted by BBC News as saying, “This has been the most exciting find of my career in archaeology so […]
Veleda, Bructerian Seeress, Deity and Nemesis Of The Romans
The Revolt of the Batavi which occurred between 69 and 70 AD was an uprising against the Roman Empire led by the Batavi, a small but powerful Germanic population of Batavia on the Rhine delta. This small group expanded rapidly as other Germanic tribes and Celtic tribes from Gallia Belgica joined their forces. The Batavi’s […]
The Wolf Shepherd Deity, Lame Devils And Saints In Slavic Beliefs
The world of Slavic mythology is of the most mysterious and richest ancient and living traditions in the world. As Slavs are the largest ethno-linguistic group in Europe, their beliefs are widespread, diverse, and unique. However, they share a lot of similarities, all stemming from the same source, and all sharing the same core beliefs. […]
Inari Shrines: Worshiping Japan’s Most Popular Shinto Deity
Inari shrines are a type of shrine dedicated to the Japanese deity Inari. These shrines are immensely popular in Japan and can be found all around the country. It is estimated that a third of all the Shinto shrines in Japan are dedicated to Inari, who has more shines than any other deity in the […]
Who Is The 2,000-Year-Old Jewish Seal Ring Deity?
A 2,000-year-old jasper seal ring has been discovered in the foundations of Jerusalem’s Western Wall during the Tzurim Valley National Park sifting project at the Biblical City of David . The ancient Jewish seal ring measures just 13 mm long and 11 mm wide (0.51 inches long and 0.43 inches wide). Engraved with the profile […]
The Old Aryan Deity
By Richard Noll The key to understanding the Jungian mysteries and their historical roots—at least as Jung perceived them—can be found in Wandlungen und Symbole der Libido. In Wandlungen, Jung followed Cumont (and Ernest Renan before him) in his wistful view that if historical events had gone a little differently, the Western world would be […]