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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 ... The artwork depicted a procession for Dionysus which also featured his female followers, called maenads, portrayed as free ...
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Frescoes Depicting a Mysterious Ritual Linked to the Cult of Dionysus Discovered at Pompeii
A massive bacchanalian frieze spanning three walls has been discovered in a banquet hall in the ancient Roman city Pompeii, the archaeological park announced in a press release. The frescoes ...
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Rare frescoes unearthed in Pompeii shed light on ancient rituals
Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to 40–30 BC Latest dig began in early 2023 ROME, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life ...