mythology

Stone monument in dedication to Mithras (2nd-3rd century CE)

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D(eo) IN(victo) M(ithrae) P(etram) GENETRICEM SENILIVS CAR ANTINVS C(ivis) MEDIO M(atricus) V(otum) S(olvit) L(ibens) L(aetus) M(erito) SIVE CRACISSIVS (Geweiht) Dem unbesiegten Mithras (hat) Senilius Carantinus, der auch Cracissius genannt wird, Bürger der Civitas der Mediomatriker (antiker Hauptort: Divodurum Mediomatricorum / Metz) die Darstellung der Felsgeburt geweiht. Sein Gelübde hat er gerne und freudig erfüllt, wie es sich gebührt. Credit: Archaeologisches Museum Frankfurt stone monument about 1 meter tall depicting, at top, a temple-like structure with columns and pitched roof. Inside the temple is a depiction of Mithras' birth from the rock, holding a dagger and torch. the temple sits atop a pedestal that is about 2/5 the entire monument's height, and the pedestal has an inscription in roman capitals.

Stone monument in dedication to Mithras (2nd-3rd century CE)

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"Bro, CLEARLY this is a sign from the gods to build our capital in a swamp!" Medieval Period (~1000 AD)

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Fascinating grotesque figurine, bronze, the Netherlands, 18th century AD Early Modern (1600 AD-1800 AD)

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Never go first when declaring omens Classical Antiquity (~100 BCE)

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Never go first when declaring omens

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YHWH seems to be unhappy quite a bit Ancient History (~1200 BCE)

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June, the month of Juno, one of the two mothers of Mars 🙏 Classical Antiquity (~100 BCE)

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June, the month of Juno, one of the two mothers of Mars 🙏

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Bronze headdress decoration depicting the 'decapitator god', Peru, 400 BCE - 600 AD Classical Antiquity (~800 BCE - 500 AD) Medieval (500 AD - 1600 AD)

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Contemptor Divum Classical Antiquity (~100 BCE)

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Contemptor Divum

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Hecuba Discovering the Body of her Son Polydorus by Charles Meynier (c

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coastal scene with overgrown cliffs and waves breaking in the background. at center is a mostly-nude Polydorus lying dead on a stone with some women mourning around him with outstretched arms. to right is a hysterical hecuba gesturing to her son and being held back by 3 women.

Hecuba Discovering the Body of her Son Polydorus by Charles Meynier (c.1792)

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Wooden temple guardian figurine, Japan, 18th century AD Early Modern (1600 AD-1800 AD)

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Sisyphus is taking forever! Classical Antiquity (~100 BCE)

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Bronze statuette of Hercules, Italy, 1519 AD Medieval (500 AD - 1600 AD)

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The Temptation of St

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Jerome dressed in rags and kneeling looking at a crucifix. A lion is lying under his knee. Behind him Venus is seen walking away, dragging Cupid along. in the background is a body of water in front of a mountain.

The Temptation of St. Jerome by Giorgio Vasari (1541-48)

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"Trust me bro, I can make this shot" Medieval Period (~1000 AD)

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Aeneas of Troy fleeing the city, carrying his elderly father (Bartolomeo Pinelli)

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Italia is truly the promised land, thank the gods for leading us here! 😭🙏 Classical Antiquity (~100 BCE)

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Italia is truly the promised land, thank the gods for leading us here! 😭🙏

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Statuette of a dwarf jester riding on a dragon, bronze, France (copy of an Italian-Flemish original), ~1700 AD Medieval (500 AD - 1600 AD) Early Modern (1600 AD-1800 AD)

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Dish with intertwined dragons, Iran, ~1640 AD Early Modern (1600 AD-1800 AD)

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I'm not saying these walls were made by Cyclopes... BUT THEY TOTALLY WERE Classical Antiquity (~100 BCE) Ancient History (~1200 BCE)

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Traditional car(ul)eers for women

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Dagger with an ivory hilt depicting a mythological creature, India, early 19th century AD Modern Antiques or Ethnography (~1800 AD or later)

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She-wolf milk

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What is the life of a single soldier, compared to the GLORY OF ROME? Classical Antiquity (~100 BCE)

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What is the life of a single soldier, compared to the GLORY OF ROME?

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Phoenix-shaped water jug, stoneware, Vietnam, 15th-16th century AD Medieval (500 AD - 1600 AD)

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Porcelain vase depicting a dragon, Ming-dynasty China, early 15th century AD Medieval (500 AD - 1600 AD)

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"Greek and Roman gods are the same-" Classical Antiquity (~100 BCE)

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"Greek and Roman gods are the same-"

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Gold ornament depicting roses and a griffin, Greece?, ~620 BCE Classical Antiquity (~800 BCE - 500 AD)

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JUPITER OPTIMUS MAXIMUS PRIME Classical Antiquity (~100 BCE)

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JUPITER OPTIMUS MAXIMUS PRIME

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Dragon Bowl, gemstones, enamel, and gold, Italy, ~1565 AD Medieval (500 AD - 1600 AD)

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Ceramic tile of the Mongol Ilkhanate, Iran, late 13th century AD Medieval (500 AD - 1600 AD)

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Damn bro, c'mon, you are married to a literal goddess Classical Antiquity (~100 BCE)

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Mirror with the three Graces, bronze, Greece or the wider Hellenic world, ~2nd century BCE Classical Antiquity (~800 BCE - 500 AD)

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Battle-axe with an engraving of a mythological creature breathing fire, South India, 18th century AD Early Modern (1600 AD-1800 AD)

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Delicious wolf milk Classical Antiquity (~100 BCE)

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Delicious wolf milk

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