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Asclepius: Greek Medicine Snake God

Asclepius (Aesculapius) is a Greek hero and Divine Physician, god of medicine in ancient Greek myth. Son of Apollo, he learns healing...

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Jun 13, 20245 min read

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Suri (Śuri) emerges from the myths and lore of the Etruscan civilization. He's eventually adopted into Roman myth and religion under the...

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Nov 28, 20233 min read

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The Minoan Genius (pl. Genii) spirit appears as a hybrid animal merger of animals which can include lion, snake, hippopotamus, crocodile,...

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Nov 20, 20234 min read

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Hesperus (Vesper) and Phosphorus (Eosphorus, Lucifer) are both children of the Dawn Goddess Eos / Aurora. Phosphorus, light bringer, is...

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Nov 17, 20233 min read

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Liber is an ancient Roman wine god whose feast Liberalia is celebrated March 17. He predates Bacchus; early historians see Liber as a...

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Oct 19, 20234 min read

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Inspired by Persian Mithra, Romans recreate ancient cult rituals and religious mysteries in the worship of Mithras, based on the older...

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Oct 3, 20235 min read

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