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The God Jupiter depicted in sculpture
As a result, Roman gods were a blend of deities, with close similarities to the gods worshipped by the ancient Greeks. In particular, the twelve greatest gods and goddesses in the Roman state ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
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These stunning menorah depictions are on display in the Vatican and Rome
The exhibition, which took 3 1/2 years to organize, includes some 130 paintings, illustrations and other depictions of menorahs ... menorah has opened in Rome. Titled “Menorah: Cult, History ...
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Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
After examining ancient texts, researchers found references to the use of perfumes and scented oils on the statues of gods and goddesses to make them appear more lifelike. Roman writer ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful ... “For example, a cult statue of a god or goddess with such decoration placed in a temple, would have given the visitor to ...