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Christus Rex et Redemptor Mundi

"Christus Rex et Redemptor Mundi," translated as "Christ the King and Redeemer of the World," is a Latin phrase that encapsulates the central theological and symbolic significance of Jesus Christ in Christian faith and art. It represents the divine roles of Jesus as both a universal ruler and the savior of humanity. This phrase has inspired numerou...

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Assyro-Babylonian Mythology FAQ

The Assyro-Babylonian Mythology FAQ is a comprehensive online resource for information on the myths and religions of the ancient Assyrians and Babylonians. The FAQ was created by Christopher B. Siren in 1994 and has been updated and expanded over the years. The FAQ covers a wide range of topics, including: The Assyro-Babylonian pantheon of gods and...

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Canaanite/Ugaritic Mythology FAQ

The Canaanite/Ugaritic Mythology FAQ is a comprehensive online resource for information on the myths and religions of the ancient Canaanites and Ugarites. The FAQ was created by Christopher B. Siren in 1996 and has been updated and expanded over the years. The FAQ covers a wide range of topics, including: The Canaanite pantheon of gods and goddesse...

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Hittite/Hurrian Mythology FAQ

What is Hittite/Hurrian mythology? Hittite/Hurrian mythology is the body of myths and legends that were told by the Hittites and Hurrians, two ancient civilizations that lived in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) from the 2nd to the 1st millennium BCE. The Hittites were an Indo-European people, while the Hurrians were a non-Indo-European people, but the...

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Ancient Near East Mythology

Ancient Near East mythology refers to the complex and diverse system of myths, legends, and religious beliefs that were practiced in the region known as the Ancient Near East. This vast geographical area encompassed parts of modern-day Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. Ancient Near East mythology is a rich and varied tr...

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The Assyrian Kings List

Names. Dates, etc. [People in History]...

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Cleopatra's Children

Check out this unique series brought to you by Bible History Online Includes Real Audio. Trace the interesting history of the children of the great Queen of Egypt [Ancient Egypt Rome] [People] [Cleopatra]...

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Persian & Iranian Kings in Ancient Near East

Persian and Iranian kings played a significant role in the history of the Ancient Near East, particularly during the Achaemenid Empire, one of the most influential and expansive empires of the ancient world. Achaemenid Empire: The Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BCE, was the first Persian Empire and one of the larg...

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Mesopotamian Timeline

The Mesopotamian timeline is a long and complex one, spanning over 3,000 years. The region has been home to a variety of cultures and civilizations, each with its own unique history and contributions. Here is a brief overview of some of the key events in Mesopotamian history: Prehistory (c. 10,000-3000 BCE): The earliest known human settlements in ...

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Banquet of Ashurnasirpal

The Banquet of Ashurnasirpal II is a famous relief sculpture that depicts a lavish feast held by the Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II in 879 BC to celebrate the completion of his new palace at Kalhu (modern-day Nimrud). The relief is carved into a large slab of alabaster and measures over 10 feet tall by 7 feet wide. The relief depicts Ashurnasirpal ...

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