Archaeologists Found a Life-Size Fresco of a Mysterious Cult

Experts Unearth Rare Life-Size Frescoes in Pompeii, Depict Fierce Women Who Were Part of ‘Mysteries of Dionysus'
Experts Unearth Rare Life-Size Frescoes in Pompeii, Depict Fierce Women Who Were Part of ‘Mysteries of Dionysus' The importance of art in history could never be underestimated as it was an important window into the beliefs,
Archaeologists Found a Life-Size Fresco of a Mysterious Cult in Pompeii
The depiction of a Dionysiac mystery cult now serves as an “exceptional historical document,” allowing us a glimpse into one curious aspect of the ancient city.
See the Stunning Frescoes of a Mysterious Dionysian Cult Discovered in Ancient Pompeii
Created more than a century before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 C.E., the wall paintings provide rare insights into secret rituals conducted in the Roman city
Rediscovering Dionysian Mysteries: Pompeii's New Frescoes Unveiled
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unveiled rare, life-sized frescoes offering insights into the ancient city's religious practices. The frescoes depict initiation rites of Dionysus, featuring vivid imagery of followers in states of ecstasy.
Pompeii's hidden rituals unveiled: Rare Dionysian fresco found
The new Pompeian frescoes captivate with their detail and depth. They depict mysterious practices of the cult of Dionysus on a monumental scale. Researchers believe this is one of the most important discoveries of recent years,
Newly discovered Pompeii frieze shows wild Bacchanalian rituals
Uncovered in what was once a spacious banqueting hall that opened onto a garden, the frieze dates back to the 1st century BC, ...
Never-before-seen series of ancient paintings dug up in Pompeii provide clues on rituals tied to Greek god
The extraordinary images that emerged from ash show Dionysian followers dancing and hunting, which are akin to frescoes of the nearby Villa of the Mysteries that were found 100 years ago.
Secrets of female cult devoted to god of ecstasy unearthed at Pompeii
Archaeologists in Pompeii have unearthed a rare depiction of initiation rites into a secret female cult that centred on ...
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Stunning Fresco of the Ancient Greek Cult of Dionysus Discovered in Pompeii
The House of Thiasus got its name from the “thiasos,” or sacred procession, of Dionysus. The fresco matches the Second Style ...
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Pompeii’s mysteries unearthed
Roman city of Pompeii in ash and 100 years after the discovery of the Villa of Mysteries, a new fresco has risen from the ...
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A Spectacular Fresco Depicting a Thiasos or Procession of Dionysus Found in Pompeii
More than a century after the discovery of the famous Villa of the Mysteries, a new large-scale pictorial work has emerged ...
Revelations from the House of the Thiasus
A 'new' Villa of the Mysteries emerges from the excavations of Pompeii where a large banquet hall has come to light, frescoed ...
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Rare Frescoes Unearthed in Pompeii Shed Light on Ancient Rituals
The fresco, dating to 40–30 BC, presents vivid imagery of Dionysian followers in states of ritualistic ecstasy, dancing and hunting, resembling the frescoes of the nearby Villa of the Mysteries ...
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New 'Villa of the Mysteries' uncovered at Pompeii
A 'new' Villa of the Mysteries has emerged from the excavations at the Pompeii archaeological site, officials said on Wednesday. The newly found residence has a large banquet hall frescoed with a ...