Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a rare fresco depicting the initiation rites of a Dionysian mystery cult. Found in the House of Thiasus, the painting stretches across three walls, showcasing maenads, satyrs, and ancient hunting rituals. The artwork suggests that initiates engaged in wilderness rituals, despite a Roman ban on Dionysian ceremonies. This discove…
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