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Sacred Beasts: Animals in Ancient Civilizations

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Sacred Beasts: Animals in Ancient Civilizations

From the Apis bull worshipped in Egypt to the winged Pegasus of Greek myth—animals were far more than subjects for ancient artists. They embodied divine power, symbolized human virtues, and connected mortals to the gods. This tour traces how bulls, horses, lions, and dogs shaped the spiritual and political worlds of ancient Greece, Rome, and beyond.

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