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A Roman period marble head of the two-faced Roman god of gates and beginnings Janus. (Vatican Museums, Rome)

A Roman period marble statue of Attis performing a dance of the Cybele cult. Attis was a Roman and Phrygian god, consort of Cybele, the nature and fertility goddess. (Vatican Museums, Rome)

A 17th-century CE oil painting depicting the meeting of Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés and Aztec ruler Montezuma (Motecuhzoma II) in 1519 CE. (Jay I. Kislak Collection)

A 17th-century CE oil painting depicting the Spanish Conquistadores led by Hernán Cortés besieging the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan in 1519 CE. (Jay I. Kislak Collection)

A 19th century CE engraving of Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés (1485–1547 CE) conqueror of the Aztec Empire in the early 16th century CE. (Book of America, R. Cronau)

The Ashvins (aka Asvini Kumaras) are two twin brothers of Hindu mythology, sons of the Sun god Surya. They may also be referred to as the ‘Horsemen’ and are forever young, handsome, and athletic.

The circular pyramid or temple mound of Cuicuilco, Mexico. Late Preclassic Period, after 500 BCE. The mound is 118 m in diameter and 23 m high.

The circular pyramid or temple mound of Cuicuilco, Mexico. Late Preclassic Period, after 500 BCE. The mound is 118 m in diameter and 23 m high.

Carving of a wheel on the 13th century CE Konarak Sun Temple (Konrak), Orissa, India. The temple was dedicated to the sun god Surya. There are a total of 12 pairs of wheels and the main shrine is shaped like a chariot and the wheels represent...

A silver tetradrachm from Carthage. The female head has been identified by some historians as Dido (Elissa), the legendary founder of the city. Other historians identify the figure as the goddess Tanit (aka Tinnit). She wears a Phrygian cap...