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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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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
“It was supposed to resemble a real god or goddess.” Drawing on ancient texts, temple inscriptions, and archaeological ...
Life-sized statue of Roman priestess discovered in Pompeii
A life-sized statue has been discovered in Pompeii of an ancient Roman woman thought to have been a priestess in a fertility ...
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Hike Through Ancient Roman and Biblical History in Turkey’s Rugged Mountains
Paul rose, and “motioning with his hand,” began a sermon about salvation through faith and God ... the ancient sites we encountered during nearly a week in Pisidia. The 9,000-person Roman ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
Ancient Greeks and Romans often decorated sculptures with colorful ... “For example, a cult statue of a god or goddess with such decoration placed in a temple, would have given the visitor ...