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Religion and Beliefs


Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Ancient Religions and Cults, Other Religions.



11 subcategories
African Religions

AFRICAN RELIGIONS

Ancient Cults and Religions

ANCIENT CULTS AND RELIGIONS

Buddhism

BUDDHISM

Christianity

CHRISTIANITY

Confucionism

CONFUCIONISM

Hinduism

HINDUISM

Islam

ISLAM

Judaism

JUDAISM

Native American Religions

NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGIONS

Prophets

PROPHETS

Shinto

SHINTO

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Presentation in the Temple. Detail from upper register Icon (late 17th)
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Presentation in the Temple. Detail from upper regist...

Deomane (Virgin Mary). Icon (1st half 13th)
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Deomane (Virgin Mary). Icon (1st half 13th)

Divine mother Galaktotrophousa. Icon (ca. 1600)
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Divine mother Galaktotrophousa. Icon (ca. 1600)

Mother of God Eleousa of Vladimir. Icon (ca. 1600)
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Mother of God Eleousa of Vladimir. Icon (ca. 1600)

A beast with one single head but four bodies, from the mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a compendium of medieval knowledge and lore. See also 40-11-24/36-46
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A beast with one single head but four bodies, from the mosaic floor of the cat...

The Great Satan from the Gates of Hell. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto, southern Italy. The cathedral was built under Roger, Norman Duke of Apulia, and consecrated in 1088. The mosaic floor of 1166 is a compendium of early medieval knowledge and lore. See also 40-11-24/36-45 Apo 12: 9
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The Great Satan from the Gates of Hell. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otrant...

The Great Red Serpent of the Apocalypse (symbol of Satan) swallows a goat, but is in turn attacked by the Lion of Judah. Mosaic floor of the cathedral of Otranto southern Italy. The cathedral was built in 1088, the mosaic floor completed in 1166. See also 40-11-24/36-45 Apo 20: 7 - 10
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The Great Red Serpent of the Apocalypse (symbol of Satan) swallows a goat,...

The Baptistery, Florence. The octagonal building stands on the site of a Roman palace; its present marble facade is from the 12th century. The cupola is covered by mosaics depicting the Last Judgement, the stories of Joseph and John Baptist, and scenes from Genesis.
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The Baptistery, Florence. The octagonal building stands on the site of a Roman p...

Christ Pantocrator in the mandorla from the cupola of the Baptistery, Florence. Work on the mosaics was begun in 1220 and finished a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto. Height: 8 m.
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Christ Pantocrator in the mandorla from the cupola of the Baptistery, Flore...

"The Just", from the Last Judgement sequence, in the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and finished a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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"The Just", from the Last Judgement sequence, in the Baptistery, Florence. Mo...

An angel leading "the Just". From the Last Judgement sequence, the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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An angel leading "the Just". From the Last Judgement sequence, the Baptistery...

The birth of Christ. From the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire cupola. They were begun in 1220 and completed a century later. The designs are by Florentine painters, among them Cimabue and the young Giotto.
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The birth of Christ. From the Baptistery, Florence. Mosaics cover the entire...