Greco-Roman sculptors ... Sicily anointed a statue of the huntress goddess Artemis with “precious unguents,” as well as “frankincense and burning perfumes.” The Greek poet Kallimachos ...

Several of these texts mentioned anointing statues of Greek and Roman deities—including one ... “For example, a cult statue of a god or goddess with such decoration placed in a temple, would ...

A statue that tests conclude was likely present at Sebasteion in the ancient city of Bubon, Turkey will depart the Cleveland ...

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman ... she attributes to the Roman philosopher Cicero, about the treatment of a statue of Artemis.

The ritual was part of “kosmesis,” the practice of adorning a statue, Brons writes, and it wasn’t just limited to statues of deities. Using inscriptions found on the island of Delos ...

A recent study from Denmark has now discovered that some of these sculptures were also scented. “A white marble statue ... of Roman writers like Cicero and inscriptions on ancient Greek temples.

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience research and mental health treatment.