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Pompeii: The Buried City

The Ancients

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Exploring Pompeii's Artistic Mysteries and Religious Implications

This chapter delves into the relationship between Pompeii's wall paintings, such as the Mysteries Frieze, and the influence of the Dionysian mysteries on Roman society. It examines the psychological draw of these artworks and their connection to the rise of new religious movements, including early Christianity.

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