Small votive hands, typically made of copper or bronze, are often associated with the cult of Sabazios. Many of these hands have a small perforation at the base which suggests they may …

Jun 7, 2016 · Adorned with snakes and sporting a secret compartment in the wrist hidden behind a hinged door, they were the sign of a religious cult that worshipped the mysterious Sabazius.

Dec 6, 2023 · Occultism is the belief in the use of supernatural beings or forces. For occultists, symbols play a crucial role in their ceremonies and rituals. A lot of these symbols have been …

Apr 21, 2016 · The cult of the Thracian-Phrygian god Sabazios met with some degree of popularity in the Roman Empire. Apart from a few religious stelae, the most prominent …

This study deals with the ancient cult of Sabazios where a specific hand gesture appears to have been a prominent feature: the aim of this article is to examine and analyse this so-called …

They were notorious for the many women they raped and killed and allegedly engaged in a homosexual relationship themselves. But from their humble beginnings, a merging of two …

Nov 8, 2018 · The material evidence left from the cult of Sabazios is meagre, apart from sculpted bronze hands dating to the Roman Empire. The hand is held in a certain pose, the so-called …

The right hand, held in the auspicious gesture of the “Latin blessing” and associated with several symbols [cf. Bust of Sabazios], is a liturgical object that would have been fixed onto poles for …

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Jun 28, 2023 · Symbolic hand signs - a common instance of a hand sign is the "V for victory" or "peace" sign made by extending the index and middle finger (while balling other fingers into a …