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Vanth

Vanth: the Chtonic Female Demon of the Etruscan Mythology

March 17, 2023 by WeirdItaly

Examining the different attributes and symbols associated with Vanth, and the various ways in which she is depicted in Etruscan art, to shed light on … Read more

Categories Italian History, Roman deities Tags underworld deity, Vanth
Etruscan cup with head of Charun

Charun: The Underworld Psychopomp of Etruscan Mythology

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 by WeirdItaly

Tracing the Origins and Evolution of the Etruscan Underworld Deity Charun According to Etruscan mythology, Charun (also spelled Charu or Karun) played a crucial role … Read more

Categories Italian History, Roman deities Tags Charun, etruscan, underworld, underworld deity
Di Inferi: The Underworld deities of the Roman Religion

Di Inferi: The Underworld deities of the Roman Religion

October 11, 2022October 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Di Inferi, the gods below, was the name used by the Romans to refer to the gods of the underworld as opposed to the celestial … Read more

Categories Featured, Roman deities Tags di inferi, dis pater, hecate, manes, morta, Proserpina, underworld deity

Scotus, Erebus, the god of darkness

October 11, 2022October 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Erebus, also known as Érebos, “deep darkness, shadow,” or just Erebos, is one of the primordial deities and the embodiment of darkness in Greek mythology. … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags darkness, di inferi, erebus, roman religion, scotus, underworld deity
Rape of Proserpina - Gian Lorenzo Bernini

Proserpina, the Queen of the Underworld

October 11, 2022October 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Proserpina is the Roman version of the Greek goddess Persephone or Kore (maiden). The name may come from the Latin word proserpere (“to emerge”) to … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags agricultural deity, libera, pluto, roman religion, underworld deity
Orcus Mouth, Gardens of Bomarzo

Orcus, the god of the underworld

January 4, 2023October 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

In both Roman and Etruscan mythology, Orcus was a deity of the underworld who punished people for breaking pledges. The name of the deity, like … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags orcus, roman religion, underworld deity

Mors, the goddess of Death

October 11, 2022October 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

In ancient Roman myth and literature, Mors is the personification of death equivalent to the Greek Thánatos. The Latin noun for “death”, mors, genitive mortis, … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags death, morta, Parcae, roman religion, underworld deity

Mater Larum, Mother of the Lares, Mania

October 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Numerous minor Roman deities have been linked to the Mother of the Lares. In the Arval Brethren’s archives, she appears twice as Mater Larum and … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags lares, roman religion, underworld deity
Statue of Diana-Artemis, fresco from Pompeii, 50-1 BCE

Diana, the Goddess of the Hunt and Wild Animals

October 11, 2022October 6, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Diana is an Italic, Latin and Roman goddess, deity of the forests, keeper of wild animals, guardian of springs and streams, protector of women, to … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags Artemis, di selecti, diana, hecate, luna, roman religion, Trivia, underworld deity

Alernus, Helernus

October 5, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Archaic Roman deity Helernus, sometimes known as Alernus, was a minor underworld deity and the guardian of the beans consumed at the Lemurian celebration in … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags carna, underworld deity, vampires

Naenia Dea, an ancient funerary deity 

October 19, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Naenia Dea was an ancient funeral deity of Rome A temple dedicated to the ancient Roman funerary goddess Naenia Dea was located outside the Porta … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags funerary deity, Naenia Dea, roman religion, underworld deity

Libitina

October 6, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeirdItaly

Libitina, also known as Libentina or Lubentina was an Ancient Roman funeral and burial goddess . Her name used as a metonym for death, and … Read more

Categories Roman deities Tags Esquiline Hill, roman religion, underworld deity, venus

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Tuffolino: The Italian Fascist alter-ego of Mickey Mouse

Tuffolino: The Alter-Ego of Mickey Mouse from Fascist Italy

Uncovering Tuffolino's Legacy Amidst Censorship and War in Fascist Italy. Tuffolino, a comic char…
March 28, 2023
Featured, Italian Art, Design & Photography, Italian History
The Rape of the Sabine Women Nicolas Poussin

The Sabines: A Glimpse into an Ancient Italic Tribe

The Sabine Influence on Early Rome: A Lasting Impact. The Sabines, who lived in central Italy dur…
March 19, 2023
Featured, Italian History
The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Religion of the Etruscan People

The Gods and Goddesses of the Etruscan Pantheon: Rituals and Ceremonies in Etruscan Religion. The…
March 17, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Italian People, Roman deities
Valentine's Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Valentine’s Day: The Origin of The Day of Love

Uncovering the Evolution of Valentine's Day: Tracing the Roots of the Day Dedicated to Love and Affe…
February 8, 2023
Featured, Italian History
witches-dancing-and-chanting-around-a-walnut-tree-xylography-196487612

The Witches of Benevento: From Pagan Rites to Witchcraft

The Witch Trials of Benevento: the Mysterious World of the Janare and Their Magic The city of Ben…
February 5, 2023
Featured, Italian History
Ancient Rome's Sacred Plants History and Symbolism

Ancient Rome’s Sacred Plants: History and Symbolism

Explore the Sacred Plants of Ancient Rome: Symbolism and Significance in Roman Culture The R…
January 30, 2023
Featured, Italian History, Nature in Italy
Vanth

Vanth: the Chtonic Female Demon of the Etruscan Mythology

Examining the different attributes and symbols associated with Vanth, and the various ways in which …
Etruscan cup with head of Charun

Charun: The Underworld Psychopomp of Etruscan Mythology

Tracing the Origins and Evolution of the Etruscan Underworld Deity Charun According to Etruscan m…
Hand of Sabazios

Sabazius, Sabazios, the Sky Father God of the Phrygians and Thracians

Sabazius (Sabazios, also known as Σαβάζιος in Ancient Greek), an origin deity from Thracia or Anatol…
Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2021

Italy Industrial Turnover in November 2022: 0.9% MoM Increase and 11.5% YoY Rise

According to ISTAT, industrial turnover increased by 0.9% in November compared to the previous month…
Bergamo-and-Brescia,-Italian-Capital-Of-Culture-2023

Bergamo and Brescia, Italian Capital Of Culture 2023

The Italian Capital of Culture 2023 will officially launch in Bergamo and Brescia on January 20th-22…
Italian Tourism, Government Efforts for Recovery

Italian Tourism: Government Efforts for Recovery

Tourism Economy in Italy: How the Government is Supporting the Recovery of the Industry Amid COVID-1…
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