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Mystery Cults and the Mother Goddess

By Erin Branham | Published: March 20, 2013
Orphic Prayer Sheet / Greek
Orphic Prayer Sheet, Greek, 350-300 B.C. Gold, 1 7/16 x 7/8 in. The J. Paul Getty Museum, 75.AM.19. Gift of Lenore Barozzi

Only initiates could take part in the rites of the mystery cult, and they were forbidden to ever speak of what occurred. More»

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Getty Voices: Digging the Sacred

By Erin Branham | Published: March 18, 2013
Engraved Gem (Snake-legged Creature)
Engraved gem with snake-legged creature, Unknown, Roman, 200 - 400 A.D., The J. Paul Getty Museum.

“I can really appreciate the ancient system where borrowing, amalgamating, and generally mixing it up was perfectly acceptable.” More»

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      Medieval methods of entertainment included sad dances and alienation parties.

      Tights are not pants, circa 1400something.


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