As for the religion of Nuragic Sardinia, it was polytheistic and multiple deities played an important role. One such deity was Sardus or Sardus Pater (Father of the Sardinians), a hero who ascended to godhood.
After Cathaginian and Roman colonization of the island, Sardus was still worshipped. The Temple of Antas, depicted above, was dedicated to him.
After Cathaginian and Roman colonization of the island, Sardus was still worshipped. The Temple of Antas, depicted above, was dedicated to him.
As for the religious practices of the Nuragic people, several things of interest are known. Fascinating “Giants’ Tombs” can be seen throughout Sardinia and all have a very similar structure. The tombs, while looking like a giant would have been buried there, were the burial places of the Nuragic people. The large pillar in front of the graves indicates a deity or an ancestor looking over the dead.
Another religious practice of the Nuragic people was visiting sacred wells as a type of pilgrimage around the island. These wells, among other things, indicate the importance of water in Nuragic religion. It is speculated the wells are dedicated to Sardus.
Pictured here is the impressive and well preserved sacred well of Santa Cristina, still being used by people offering coins today. While not much about the Nuragic faith is known, it seems some of their religious practices are still alive and well.
Pictured here is the impressive and well preserved sacred well of Santa Cristina, still being used by people offering coins today. While not much about the Nuragic faith is known, it seems some of their religious practices are still alive and well.
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Archeologists discover Heathen temple in Norway
Archeologists working for the University Museum of Bergen have discovered the remains of a Pagan temple at Ose farm, Ørsta. This is the first time such a house of worship has been found in Norway.
The remains of temple are dated to the early Iron Age. Besides the house of worship, several other structures have been unearthed.
Archeologists working for the University Museum of Bergen have discovered the remains of a Pagan temple at Ose farm, Ørsta. This is the first time such a house of worship has been found in Norway.
The remains of temple are dated to the early Iron Age. Besides the house of worship, several other structures have been unearthed.
Dacian Birds of the Soul (pasărea suflet)
On some Romanian graveyards, a pre-Christian custom of Dacian origin can still be found. These birds, who are said to represent an ancient idea of birds guiding people in the afterlife, can only be found on the graves of men.
The monuments consist of a wooden pillar containing different elements and symbols, with a bird on top of them. While lost in most of the country, the custom managed to survive in villages like Loman.
On some Romanian graveyards, a pre-Christian custom of Dacian origin can still be found. These birds, who are said to represent an ancient idea of birds guiding people in the afterlife, can only be found on the graves of men.
The monuments consist of a wooden pillar containing different elements and symbols, with a bird on top of them. While lost in most of the country, the custom managed to survive in villages like Loman.