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Oct 9, 2017 · Learn about the ancient practice of sacrificing virgins to appease the gods or protect the land, as depicted in various myths and historical sources. Explore the stories of Andromeda, Iphigeneia, Jephthah's daughter, and more.
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Oct 23, 2018 · How did medieval women use virginity and enclosure as a form of sacrifice and salvation? Explore the Hortus Deliciarum, a twelfth-century encyclopedia by Abbess Herrad of Hohenburg, and its depictions of monsters, beasts, and Christ.
In ancient Rome, the Vestal Virgins or Vestals ( Latin: Vestālēs, singular Vestālis [wɛsˈtaːlɪs]) were priestesses of Vesta, virgin goddess of Rome's sacred hearth and its flame. The Vestals were unlike any other public priesthood.
Most Christians – if you ask them – will strongly deny that they believe in Virgin Sacrifice. But, if you start asking them a few specific questions about their theology, you’ll see that ...
Learn about the ancient practice of virgin sacrifice in different cultures, from the Aztecs to the Vikings. Explore the supernatural beliefs, ceremonial practices, and ethical dilemmas surrounding this controversial custom.
Oct 10, 2017 · The Trojan War begins and ends with the sacrifice of a virgin princess. The gruesome killing of a woman must have captivated ancient people because the myth of the sacrificial virgin resonates powerfully in the arts of ancient Greece and Rome.
In Incan times, a select group of girls called "Virgins of the Sun" were taken from their families and prepared for what was believed to be the highest honor: a human sacrifice to the Gods...
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