#ancienthistory

[ancienthistoryart]

The ancient theatre of Epidavros, Peloponnese, Greece. 4th c.BC.

[malenastefano]

Jewish artifacts found at an excavation site in Tayma, Saudi Arabia. Tayma was a Jewish oasis during the pre-Islamic era. It was the hometown of Jewish poet Shmuel Ben Adiya, famous for his unconditional loyalty towards Prince Imru al Qais in the 6th century.

Tayma, along with Khaybar were the two most important oasis in the Hejaz region (modern Saudi Arabia) that used to have a strong jewish presence until the fall of Khaybar in 628 (4388 - 4389 in the hebrew calendar) when the first muslims conquered the fortress and expelled most of the jewish population.

[tylermileslockett]

Anubis is an ancient Egyptian deity associated with mummification, the afterlife, and the protection of graves. He is often depicted as a jackal or a man with the head of a jackal. Anubis played a significant role in Egyptian mythology and religious beliefs.

In Egyptian mythology, Anubis was considered the son of Nephthys and Osiris or sometimes of Seth and Nephthys. He was closely associated with death and the process of embalming and mummification. Anubis was believed to oversee the weighing of the deceased person's heart against the feather of Ma'at, the goddess of truth and justice, in the Hall of Ma'at during the judgment of the soul. He would determine the fate of the deceased based on the outcome of this judgment. If the heart was found to be heavier than the feather, it meant the person had led an immoral life, and their heart would be devoured by Ammit, a creature with the head of a crocodile, the front body of a lion, and the rear body of a hippopotamus.

Due to his role in the afterlife, Anubis was also considered a protector of graves and cemeteries. Ancient Egyptians believed that he guarded the tombs and guided the souls of the deceased to the realm of the dead. As a result, Anubis was commonly depicted on the walls of tombs and burial sites, usually in the form of a jackal or as a human figure with a jackal head.

Anubis had a significant presence in ancient Egyptian religious practices. He was invoked during funeral ceremonies and mummification rituals to ensure the proper preservation and protection of the deceased. Anubis was also venerated as a guardian and protector of the living, with people seeking his assistance and favor in various aspects of their lives.

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[geohoneylovers]

Honey: Nature's golden gift, bridging cultures, weaving tales of ancient wisdom and vitality through generations. Explore the sweet tapestry of our shared history. 🌍🍯

[jeannereames]

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IXCHEL, the Mayan Moon Goddess

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Here is a picture of the Ancient Mayan Goddess, Ixchel (pronounced Ischel) and sitting on the Moon and holding a rabbit while fishing. The fishing pole and the fish are also symbolic. Have you ever heard of the Fishers of Men? I will explain this in a different article. The Rabbit she is holding symbolizes fertility, sex and abundance (good fortune). The Moon Goddess is known to be a goddess of love, midwifery, sex, fertility, pregnancy/childbirth, water, rain, textile arts, agriculture and natural medicine. In hieroglyphs, her name appears as Chak Chel, which means “Big Rainbow”. Ixchel is one half of the original Creator Couple. Yes you heard it right, the Creator is a companion! There is always a masculine-feminine counterpart in the untold stories of the Creator. The male Creator God is known as Itzamna, the Solar God, the Supreme Being, Father of The Universe, etc. Ixchel, Itzamna’s wife, is also believed to have just been the feminine manifestation of the Creator, as she is the mother of both the Sun and the Moon. Some also referred to as an evil old woman that had unfavorable aspects, due to her association with destruction, floods. But she was honored because of her many different healing powers. She is also depicted as an old woman emptying a vessel of water on certain hieroglyphs.

She is also referred to as “Goddess O’ in the Dresden Codex, the original Mayan Tablets found in Dresden Germany, hence the name.  “Goddess I” is her younger counterpart, ie. a younger projection of herself. She is the Goddess of Marriage; as well as human procreation, as they aid the health & vital functions of the fertile woman. Together, they are the representation of Frigg/Frigga in Norse mythology, which is ultimately Venus. Hence the term Fri-day. See my previous article about the days of the week and their names. But nonetheless, all Venusian deities are Mother Goddesses.  

The serpent on her head not only represents the shedding of old skin, it also represents transformation, Divine Feminine, Healing, Kundalini and Christ energy. She also was known as the Jaguar Goddess of War, due to her fierce ability to protect her tribe the same way a Grandmother would for all her family’s children. Although there is little information regarding her association with the Jaguar. Her energy is very subtle and supportive, and is known to aid both men and women who are on a path to transformation. Just like a Grandmother right?

The Temple of Ixchel

Among the Mayans, physicians and priests hailed her as the patron deity of divination and medicine. Mayan women visited sanctuaries dedicated to Ixchel when they wanted a happy marriage or a child. She has been depicted as overlooking childbirth in scenes painted on vases from Mayan Classic era. Certain other sources also hint her to be an Earth Goddess as well. She has various different expressions and is held to the highest regard out of all Goddesses in the Mayan pantheon. These assumptions are primarily made by identifying one or more of Ixchel’s traits with those of the other deities mentioned. I mean, she is 50% of the creator, isn’t she? Makes sense to me. Below you will see ancient Mayan transcripts indicating that it was advanced levels of science being exemplified.

The Dresden Codex (Mayan Tablets)

Mayan Cosmovision

This is the Mayan depiction of the Earth, cosmos, elements and the 4 corners of the earth. Below you will see Ixchel floating amonst the firmament. The Red, White, Yellow and Black all represent one N, S, E, & W as well as the 4 elements.

Mayan Elemental Wheel & Tree of Life

[morimatea]

It doesn't matter where you live, in the city or in the country, provided that you enjoy your life.

[michael-svetbird]

• VILLA DEI MISTERI  |  Villa of the Mysteries: "The painted frieze, which can be dated to between 70 and 60 BC. is characterized by the representation of large scale mythological figures." [txt ©PAP] Room 5, Main Wall Painting [side-walls are on the way] Villa of the Mysteries, Pompei Scavi, Pompeii, Regio VI http://pompeiisites.org/en/archaeological-site/villa-of-the-mysteries 70-60 BC.

    Parco Archeologico di Pompei | PAP http://pompeiisites.org/en FB: https://www.facebook.com/pompeiiparcoarcheologico IG: @ pompeii_parco_archeologico TW: @ pompeii_sites

    • Pic 2: - A Maenad, who animated the processions of Dionysus, recoils in fear. - Paniskoi, mythological figures who lived in the woods, suckle a kid and play music.

  • Pic 3: - The preparation of a ritual meal for the deity [3 female figs]. - Silenus playing the lyre.

   • Pic 4: - The reading the liturgy of the ritual [3 figs w/ a boy]. - A pregnant young woman offers sacred cakes.

    • Pics 1 and 5: - General views of the scene [Main wall, Room 5].

    PAP | Michael Svetbird phs©msp | 10-11|2022 6200X4100 600 [I.- III. & V.] [no commercial use | sorry for the watermarks]

[herbelovedone]

Douay-Rheims Bible Gospel According to St Luke Chapter 4, 1-13

1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the desert,  2 For the space of forty days; and was tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry.  3 And the devil said to him: If thou be the Son of God, say to this stone that it be made bread.  4 And Jesus answered him: It is written, that Man liveth not by bread alone, but by every word of God.  5 And the devil led him into a high mountain, and shewed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time;

6 And he said to him: To thee will I give all this power, and the glory of them; for to me they are delivered, and to whom I will, I give them.  7 If thou therefore wilt adore before me, all shall be thine.  8 And Jesus answering said to him: It is written: Thou shalt adore the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.  9 And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and he said to him: If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself from hence.  10 For it is written, that He hath given his angels charge over thee, that they keep thee.

11 And that in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest perhaps thou dash thy foot against a stone.  12 And Jesus answering, said to him: It is said: Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.  13 And all the temptation being ended, the devil departed from him for a time.

[stefanzl]

Another one of my old maps that I made, Twelve Tribes of Israel according to the Bible

[chloewongstudio]

One of my first prints - Notre Dame cathedral. I think I made her in an hour back in 2018, so she’s not perfect but I still love her!

[ancienthistoryart]

Glass pomegranate. Greek, Hellenistic period, 2nd c.BC. Phoenix Museum.

[grizzstudio]

Evidence of Vikings as the first Europeans to settle in Canada in ancient times

This article explores archaeological evidence that has been discovered of early Norse Viking settlements in Canada. Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a Viking settlement dating back to around 1000AD at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland. This is considered the most compelling proof that Vikings were the first Europeans to reach Canada and North America. The article also outlines aspects of the Viking way of life when they lived and farmed in Canada for a brief period, including crop cultivation, livestock herding, building construction and household items. Place names found in areas formerly inhabited by the Vikings provide additional clues of their presence. While their colonies did not last more than a few generations due to climatic changes and conflicts with indigenous populations, the Vikings remarkably managed to cross the Atlantic Ocean many centuries before other major European explorations. Their voyage demonstrated for the first time that land could be found across the ocean, inspiring later navigators. Therefore, the Vikings hold an important place as the earliest known settlers of Canada, though their stay was short-lived.

Reference source : When Vikings Ruled Canadian Lands: Discovering Traces of the Early Norse Colonies

[tylermileslockett]

I'll be posting some of these illustrations I did for a cool short story project about the power of seeking value outside of material desires. And it has an Asian feels, which was a nice contrast to so much of the Greek design works. 🤘😁🤘

[byfaithmedia]

Jewish history comes alive as we see Jewish treasure on the Arch of Titus in Rome.

[yourantiquarian]

Roman mosaic depicting a bird

ITEM Mosaic depicting a bird MATERIAL Tesserae CULTURE Roman PERIOD 3rd Century A.D DIMENSIONS 400 mm x 440 mm x 40 mm CONDITION Good condition PROVENANCE Ex Swiss private collection, E.O., Geneve, acquired before 1990s Roman mosaics are renowned for their intricate designs and enduring beauty, often depicting various motifs that reflect the cultural and artistic sensibilities of the time. Among these motifs, the depiction of birds holds particular significance in Roman art. Birds were commonly featured in Roman mosaics for their symbolic meanings, which varied depending on the species portrayed. The birds motif in Roman mosaics served both decorative and symbolic purposes, enriching the visual appeal of the artwork while conveying deeper layers of meaning to the viewer. In Roman art, birds were frequently associated with themes of freedom, transcendence, and divine communication. Depictions of birds such as doves, eagles, and peacocks symbolized different aspects of Roman society and belief systems. For example, doves were often associated with peace and love, while eagles were emblematic of power and authority, often representing the Roman state and its military prowess. Peacocks, with their vibrant plumage, were symbols of immortality and resurrection in Roman mythology, associated with deities such as Juno and Hera. The Read the full article