February 23th Ercolano Archaeological Park will host a new edition of “Herculaneum of the Peoples“, a series of meetings organized in collaboration with Coopculture.
This month's focus will be on “Herculaneum Myths and Mysteries“, a theme that will explore the different cultural, historical and anthropological influences in the ancient world.Article Key Points
'Herculaneum Myths and Mysteries'
The event of February 23 aims to investigate the cultural pluralities in the city founded, according to tradition, by Hercules. Herculaneum, like other sites in Campania, assimilated Eastern religions early on. The route will offer the opportunity to discover places and artifacts linked to these cults, including frescoes, reliefs and sculptures belonging to the Isiac environment and the cult of Attis, associated with rebirth and purification. The religious sentiment of the inhabitants was expressed through the cult of the deities of the Roman pantheon, enriched by "minor" deities.
Reflections on the Religious Sentiment of the City
The Director of the Park comments: "Herculaneum is a place where official cults and mystery cults have found fertile ground. In the Archaeological Park, one can still concretely perceive the echo of a civilization that venerated the gods and sought answers to the great mysteries of existence".
Participation Details
The event is scheduled for 11.00:23 am on February 2025, 25, with participation limited to 10 people. Participation is free, with only the cost of the entrance ticket to the Park. Reservations are possible online or at the ticket office until all seats are taken. In addition, the Archaeological Park of Ercolano will extend the opening of the Casa della Gemma for XNUMX days, in response to the high interest received. The domus is famous for its well-preserved mosaics and frescoes, offering a rare opportunity to further explore this splendid site.
Article published on 19 February 2025 - 17:37
