Paganism Collection (#3)

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): great Breton festival in Stonehenge (England)
FLO4608252 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): great Breton festival in Stonehenge (England), druidic ceremony on the eve of May

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): a Druidic student, wearing a cup and a dove and a novice
FLO4608243 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): a Druidic student, wearing a cup and a dove and a novice

British Antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): A Druid archi in a judge's costume
FLO4608240 British Antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): A Druid archi in a judge's costume, in front of an altar with the instruments of his function - Forte Water by Robert Havell

British Antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): A Breton bard sitting on a rock
FLO4608237 British Antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): A Breton bard sitting on a rock, holding a harp and an ovate (Celtic druid) - Strong water by Robert Havell (1793-1878)

British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Druid costumes, a Druid archi with its crown of oak leaves
FLO4608220 British antiquite (pre-Roman period, before 1st century): Druid costumes, a Druid archi with its crown of oak leaves and a druid holding a cornan

Galanthis is transformed into weasel by Illythia, goddess of childbirth - The transformation of Galanthis into a weasel
FLO4607719 Galanthis is transformed into weasel by Illythia, goddess of childbirth - The transformation of Galanthis into a weasel by Lucina, goddess of childbirth. Copperplate engraving by W

Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance
FLO4607679 Leucothoe seduced by Apollo - Leucothoe, charmed with the beauty of Apollo, yields without resistance. Copperplate engraving by W. Walker after an illustration by C

Statue of Athena
7287210 Statue of Athena.; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statue of Athena. Roman sculture dating on the 1st century AD. Copy of 3 rd century BC Hellenistic original)

Bust of Ocean
7287248 Bust of Ocean; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Bust of Ocean. End of the 2nd century AD. Vatican Museum, Chiaramonti museum, Rome, Italy); © Frank Buffetrille

Art romain: oscillum decore de dauphins. Musee national d'archeologie, Madrid (Espagne)
AIS5386791 Art romain: oscillum decore de dauphins. Musee national d'archeologie, Madrid (Espagne)

Jade mask of the bat god (Bat), from Monte Alban, Mexico, 6th-8th century (jade)
AIS5377143 Jade mask of the bat god (Bat), from Monte Alban, Mexico, 6th-8th century (jade); Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Mexico City, Mexico; © Iberfoto

Ceres, 1891 (engraving)
8766931 Ceres, 1891 (engraving) by Robetta, Cristofano (1462-1534); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceres, Godess of grain)

Egyptian gods: bull god Apis 1, cat god Ailuros 2, 4, and jackal god Anubis 3, 5, 6
FLO4620459 Egyptian gods: bull god Apis 1, cat god Ailuros 2, 4, and jackal god Anubis 3, 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique

Costumes of religious elite of Ouidah, Benin, and an idol of black clay with a crown of lizards
FLO4620031 Costumes of religious elite of Ouidah, Benin, and an idol of black clay with a crown of lizards, snakes and feathers seated on a pedestal

Native American making an offering at a shrine to the Powhatan god Okeus (Okee) in Virginia
FLO4621942 Native American making an offering at a shrine to the Powhatan god Okeus (Okee) in Virginia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient

Detail of a 4th or 5th century mosaic discovered in 1833 in a Roman villa in Saint-Rustice (Haute-Garonne, Occitanie)
PCT4297721 Detail of a 4th or 5th century mosaic discovered in 1833 in a Roman villa in Saint-Rustice (Haute-Garonne, Occitanie); Musee Saint-Raymond, Toulouse

Egyptian gods: Apis 1, Bubastis 2, 3, Anubis 4, Canopus 5, and the sacred Ibis 6
FLO4575672 Egyptian gods: Apis 1, Bubastis 2, 3, Anubis 4, Canopus 5, and the sacred Ibis 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

THOR, Scandinavian Creator God, reworking the Earth. Engraving 1897
JAB4120818 THOR, Scandinavian Creator God, reworking the Earth. Engraving 1897; (add.info.: THOR, Scandinavian Creator God, reworking the Earth. Engraving 1897); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Florence: Uffizi Gallery: antique statue, Niobe protecting his youngest daughter, 1885
LUX4714622 Florence: Uffizi Gallery: antique statue, Niobe protecting his youngest daughter, 1885; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Figures of divinities in the Kalmyk (Kalmouk) religion: Erlik Khan, Dalai Lama and Altan-Dschidakti
FLO4723132 Figures of divinities in the Kalmyk (Kalmouk) religion: Erlik Khan, Dalai Lama and Altan-Dschidakti. Illustration from Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811)

Borghese vase: crater a dionysian decor (Dionysos) (dionysian fete or bacchanales) around 40-30 BC. Louvre Museum
ETI4397306 Borghese vase: crater a dionysian decor (Dionysos) (dionysian fete or bacchanales) around 40-30 BC. Louvre Museum.; (add.info.: Borghese vase)

Mosaic depicting Bacchus (Bacco), Roman god of wine, Lapidaire Museum, Vienna
ETI4396299 Mosaic depicting Bacchus (Bacco), Roman god of wine, Lapidaire Museum, Vienna.; (add.info.: Mosaic depicting Bacchus (Bacco), Roman god of wine, Lapidaire Museum, Vienna.)

Statuette of Dionysus, the god of wine of Greek mythology (sculpture)
YOU4420043 Statuette of Dionysus, the god of wine of Greek mythology (sculpture); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statuette of Dionysus, the god of wine of Greek mythology, Sculpture from Thebes)

Hercules and Cacus (Cacos). Sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587). Florence, Palazzo Vecchio
BEN5476175 Hercules and Cacus (Cacos). Sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587). Florence, Palazzo Vecchio. by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Italy Tuscany Florence, Plazza della Signoria, Hercules and Cacus, by Baccio Bandinelli (1525-1534)
JEB4947748 Italy Tuscany Florence, Plazza della Signoria, Hercules and Cacus, by Baccio Bandinelli (1525-1534); (add.info.: Italy Tuscany Florence, Plazza della Signoria, Hercules and Cacus)

Osiris mumiforme. Statuette. Bronze. Mould (metal). Low Epoque (750-332 BC) Egypt - Dim in cm 18x5, 1x3
JEB4872116 Osiris mumiforme. Statuette. Bronze. Mould (metal). Low Epoque (750-332 BC) Egypt - Dim in cm 18x5, 1x3, 5 - Inventory number 1991.1.23, Musee d'Archeologie Mediterraneenne

Oracles seeker. Bronze by Maurizio Bonora (1940-). Pinacoteca Civica, Ravenna. Rights reserved
VEN5027186 Oracles seeker. Bronze by Maurizio Bonora (1940-). Pinacoteca Civica, Ravenna. Rights reserved.; (add.info.: Oracles seeker. Bronze by Maurizio Bonora (1940-). Pinacoteca Civica, Ravenna

History of Ulysses: Poseidon opposes the return of heros. A new tempete breaks his raft; Ulysses clings to a wreck
VEN5028388 History of Ulysses: Poseidon opposes the return of heros. A new tempete breaks his raft; Ulysses clings to a wreck and Ino, benevolent

Nordic mythology: The Giant Skrymir and Gerd (Gerda) (Norse mythology: the giant Skrymir asks Gerd to follow him)
ELD4958706 Nordic mythology: The Giant Skrymir and Gerd (Gerda) (Norse mythology: the giant Skrymir asks Gerd to follow him)

Nordic mythology: representation of Freyja (Norse mythology: the goddess Freyja (Freya, Freyia)
ELD4958702 Nordic mythology: representation of Freyja (Norse mythology: the goddess Freyja (Freya, Freyia, and Freja) Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und Helden" by Wilhelm

Norse mythology: the Fingal's Cave on the Staffa island Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und
ELD4958681 Norse mythology: the Fingal's Cave on the Staffa island Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und Helden" by Wilhelm wagner 1901; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nordic mythology: representation of Loki (Norse mythology: Loki) Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und
ELD4958603 Nordic mythology: representation of Loki (Norse mythology: Loki) Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und Helden" by Wilhelm wagner 1901; Private Collection; (add.info)

Norse mythology: Heimdall demanding the return of Idunn from the Underworld (Norse mythology)
ELD4958590 Norse mythology: Heimdall demanding the return of Idunn from the Underworld (Norse mythology: Heimdall Desires the Return of Idun from the Underworld)

Norse mythology: God Forseti Seated in Judgment Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und Helden" by
ELD4958522 Norse mythology: God Forseti Seated in Judgment Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und Helden" by Wilhelm wagner 1901; Private Collection; (add.info.: Norse mythology)

Roman mythology: Minerva, goddess of war fury, wisdom, strategy and intelligence, with its attributes, a helmet
FLO4974663 Roman mythology: Minerva, goddess of war fury, wisdom, strategy and intelligence, with its attributes, a helmet, a pectoral and a long stick - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Roman mythology: Venus, Cupid and Vulcan - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf
FLO4974652 Roman mythology: Venus, Cupid and Vulcan - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Nordic mythology: representation of Hildr one of the valkyries (Norse mythology)
ELD4958896 Nordic mythology: representation of Hildr one of the valkyries (Norse mythology: Hildr one of the valkyries) Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und Helden" by Wilhelm

Nordic mythology: Holda, or Holle protector benevolent (Norse mythology: Hludana (or Dea Hludana)
ELD4958875 Nordic mythology: Holda, or Holle protector benevolent (Norse mythology: Hludana (or Dea Hludana)) Engraving from "Nordisch-Germanische Gotter und Helden" by Wilhelm wagner 1901;

Nordic mythology: representation of the god Heimdall under the name of Rig received by Fadir
ELD4958762 Nordic mythology: representation of the god Heimdall under the name of Rig received by Fadir and Modir during his last trip to Midgard (Norse mythology)

Gallo-Roman Art: Andromede saves the marine monster by Persee. Low relief from the Roman period from Briancon
JEB4960274 Gallo-Roman Art: Andromede saves the marine monster by Persee. Low relief from the Roman period from Briancon. Gap Departmental Museum; Musee departemental de Gap

Desolation of the Oceanides at the foot of the rock or Promethee is chain Painting by Henri Lehmann (Karl Ernest (Ernst)
JEB4960169 Desolation of the Oceanides at the foot of the rock or Promethee is chain Painting by Henri Lehmann (Karl Ernest (Ernst) Rudolf Heinrich Salem dit) (1814-1882)

Roman Antiquite " ceremony of dedication of the pantheon by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (63 BC-12 AD)
ELD4962156 Roman Antiquite " ceremony of dedication of the pantheon by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa (63 BC-12 AD) in 27 BC"

The Sacred Mistletoe - The Gauls and their priests or Druids - Picking mistletoe from the druids in Gaul - Druids
ELD4961225 The Sacred Mistletoe - The Gauls and their priests or Druids - Picking mistletoe from the druids in Gaul - Druids Cutting the Mistletoe - Engraving from Clavel 1844 "Picturesque

Roman Antiquite: Marcus Furius Camillus dit Camillus chooses a location on the Aventine for a temple dedicated to Juno
ELD4961565 Roman Antiquite: Marcus Furius Camillus dit Camillus chooses a location on the Aventine for a temple dedicated to Juno 392 BC

Ancient history. The Battle of Gaugameles on 1 October 331 BC (northern Iraq)
NWI4910561 Ancient history. The Battle of Gaugameles on 1 October 331 BC (northern Iraq) between the army of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) and that of Darius III (380-330 BC)

Precolombian civilization: statue of Aztec deity probably Tialoc. 16th century Musee de la Vallee, Barcelonette
JEB4908234 Precolombian civilization: statue of Aztec deity probably Tialoc. 16th century Musee de la Vallee, Barcelonette; Musee de la Vallee, Barcelonnette, Alps de Haute

Italy, Rome: the capitol (campidoglio), a dioscure, 1895
LUX4787535 Italy, Rome: the capitol (campidoglio), a dioscure, 1895; (add.info.: Italy, Rome: the capitol (campidoglio), a dioscure, 1895); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Indian of America: Human sacrifice of the Azteques in ancient Mexico. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4900097 Indian of America: Human sacrifice of the Azteques in ancient Mexico. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Indian of America)

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"Paganism: Exploring the Mystical World of Ancient Beliefs" Step into a realm where ancient gods and mythical creatures come alive, as we delve into the captivating world of paganism. This enchanting 150 caption takes you on a journey through time, showcasing remarkable artworks that depict the essence of pagan traditions. The Wicker Man (1973) UK One Sheet poster sets the stage for our exploration, with its eerie depiction of an ancient ritual. As we venture further, The Wild Hunt of Odin (1872) by Peter Nicolai Arbo transports us to Norse mythology, capturing the fierce and majestic hunt led by Odin himself. Intriguingly dark yet mesmerizingly beautiful is The Wicker Man (1973) UK Quad Artwork, which hints at sacrificial practices in pagan rituals. Meanwhile, Lokis Brood from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons (c. 1905) showcases Arthur Rackham's artistic brilliance in illustrating Norse legends. Freia, The Fair One (1910), an illustration by Arthur Rackham for Richard Wagner's epic opera cycle "The Ring, " brings forth a sense of ethereal beauty intertwined with mythological tales. Continuing this theme is another masterpiece by Rackham - Illustration for The Edda - which captivates viewers with its intricate details and otherworldly charm. Sisyphus' eternal struggle depicted in chromolitho form reminds us of the philosophical aspects present within pagan beliefs. Brunnhilde on Grane Leaping onto Siegfried's Funeral Pyre portrays a dramatic scene from Wagner's "Siegfried" opera and highlights Rackham's ability to capture intense emotions through his artistry. Shifting our focus to history itself, The Growth of Russia in Europe (1300-1796) offers insight into how paganism once thrived across vast territories.