The epics of Homer, written during Greece's Archaic Period, gave form and substance to the gods of mythology, shaping Greek ...

Of all the mysteries of Ancient Greece, the Orphic Mysteries based on the myth of Orpheus are the most intriguing.

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Growing up on the Indonesian island of Java in the 1970s, Dewi Kanti practiced an ancient form of indigenous traditional beliefs whose origins predate the arrivals of Christianity ...

Belief without a book -- Finding the sacred in space and time -- Creating sacred space and time: temple architecture and festival -- Chaos and life: forces of creation and destruction -- Being good: ...

Ancient Egypt in North Africa was one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in the region for over 3,000 years, from around 3100 B.C to 30 B.C. It left behind numerous monuments, ...

MEXICO CITY, May 26 (Reuters) - A massive stone sculpture carved by Olmec artists more than 2,000 years ago that evokes ancient religious beliefs has returned to Mexico after decades in the United ...

Pagans have long had a bad rap. Ethan Doyle White’s “Pagans: The Visual Culture of Pagan Myths, Legends + Rituals” corrects misconceptions and explains their intricate belief systems and rich ...

Continued archaeological exploration at Tell Abraq in modern-day United Arab Emirates uncovered a history of cultural trade ...

Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered an ancient ritual site while excavating the ancient city of Attouda, located near the modern-day Turkish city of Denizli and believe the "sacred" cave was ...

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