Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the dead and protector of the gates to the underworld, was said to oversee every aspect ...

Experts believe these ornate tongues were intended to allow the dead to speak with the god of the underworld, Osiris. Gold nails, however, are rarely found in Egyptian archaeological digs.

The Jigoku-zoshi (“Handscrolls of Buddhist Hell”) is a Japanese scroll from the late 12th century that graphically depicts ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I am a knight made of lightning and black steel. Perched on the parapet of a vast gothic ...

Archaeologists were shocked to discover the painting on the coffin which had more than a passing resemblance to the famous ...

KK Gopalakrishnan Before the performance honouring a local goddess, a ritual is conducted ... and detail that distinguishes this ritual art. Some theyyams do not require face painting but use ...

Therefore, like music, it is an intangible heritage. Hindu temple art shows gods dancing – Shiva dancing, Krishna dancing, Ganesha dancing. The dance of devadasi is how gods were entertained in ...

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The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the God Eros. On the back (reverse), the headdress of the goddess Isis is shown.