Syncretism Collection

Monuments of the Mithras and the ancient Zodiac of Arles. 19th century lithography, Musee Arbaud, Aix en Provence
JEB4863011 Monuments of the Mithras and the ancient Zodiac of Arles. 19th century lithography, Musee Arbaud, Aix en Provence.; Musee Paul Arbaud, Aix-en-Provence

Mithra's birth. Gallo-Roman Art (Roman Gallo or Galloromain), 2nd-3rd century AD. Dim: 25x20x10cm. Limestone
JEB4913364 Mithra's birth. Gallo-Roman Art (Roman Gallo or Galloromain), 2nd-3rd century AD. Dim: 25x20x10cm. Limestone. Musee de l'hospice Saint-Roch, Issoudun

Virgin of Sorrow, 1892 (chromolithograph)
FGL5486633 Virgin of Sorrow, 1892 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Syncretism: Virgin of Sorrow (Mater Dolorosa) surrounded by the Ex Votos of the faithful (assimilated to Erzulie Freda or Ezili Freda)

Statue of a deity known as Averrunci to the Romans, Apotropaei t 1779 (engraving)
7237405 Statue of a deity known as Averrunci to the Romans, Apotropaei t 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Portrait de Elena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831-1891), theosophe russe, cofondatrice de la Societe theosophique en
FIA5411502 " Portrait de Elena Petrovna Blavatsky (1831-1891), theosophe russe, cofondatrice de la Societe theosophique en 1875" Photographie anonyme

Pentelic marble Mithra slaying bull, signed by Kriton of Athens
AIS5372054 Pentelic marble Mithra slaying bull, signed by Kriton of Athens, from Mithraeum of Baths of Mithra, Ostia Antica (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo Ostiense, Ostia Antica, Rome

The presentation of baby Dionysus by Hermes. Detail of Hermes, Nectar and Theogen
696753 The presentation of baby Dionysus by Hermes. Detail of Hermes, Nectar and Theogen, House of Aion, Paphos, Cyprus (mosaic) by Roman, (3rd century AD); House of Aion, Kato Paphos

Throat movements used in the pronunciation of the Hebrew Alphabet
695062 Throat movements used in the pronunciation of the Hebrew Alphabet, illustration from Alphabetum Natura ( Alphabet of Nature ) by F.M

Frontispiece of Alphabetum Natura ( Alphabet of Nature ) by F. M
695061 Frontispiece of Alphabetum Natura ( Alphabet of Nature ) by F.M. van Helmont, 1667 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Institut National des Jeunes Sourds, Paris

Low relief representing the sacrifice of Mithra (a young man slaughtering a bull)
GIA4811959 Low relief representing the sacrifice of Mithra (a young man slaughtering a bull). Musei Capitolini, Rome. by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome

Altar dedicated to Isis. Left: mystic stone with snake and right: Anubis-Hermes
GIA4811986 Altar dedicated to Isis. Left: mystic stone with snake and right: Anubis-HermAs. The words " Iside Sacr" are engraved on the snake. 2nd century. Musei Capitolini, Rome

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JLJ5619214 bra014885 by Egyptian School; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Antiquite egyptienne : Conque au Dionysos - Relief en calcaire de la periode copte)

The divinite Mithra with Chronos, the rolling serpent, 2nd century, (marble sculpture)
LRI4588075 The divinite Mithra with Chronos, the rolling serpent, 2nd century, (marble sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Museo de Arte Romano, Merida, Badajoz

Roman art: view of the Mithreum (Mithraeum), sanctuary dedicated to the cult of Mithra
LRI4658971 Roman art: view of the Mithreum (Mithraeum), sanctuary dedicated to the cult of Mithra (Mythra or Mitra). catacombs of St. Priscilla (santa prisca) in Rome

Gallo Roman Art: relief depicting Mithra the god of light with the bull
JLJ4661654 Gallo Roman Art: relief depicting Mithra the god of light with the bull. From a Mithraeum temple. 50 BC-100 AD. Metz

Cave temple, Elephanta Island, Mumbai, India, 6th century, published 1889
Cave temple on the Elephanta Island near Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 6th century. UNESCO World Heritage Site. The broken pillars were restored in the 1970s. Wood engraving, published in 1889

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Syncretism, the fusion of diverse religious and philosophical beliefs, is beautifully depicted in various artworks throughout history. In a captivating engraving from 1779, we witness the Roman deity Averrunci, also known as Apotropaei, standing tall with an air of mystique. This statue symbolizes the blending of different cultural traditions within the Roman Empire. Moving forward in time to 1889, we encounter Elena Petrovna Blavatsky, a Russian theosophist and co-founder of the Theosophical Society. Her portrait captures her enigmatic persona and highlights her role in establishing this organization that aimed to bridge Eastern and Western spiritual philosophies. The Pentelic marble sculpture by Kriton of Athens showcases Mithra slaying a bull. This masterpiece exemplifies syncretism through its combination of Greek artistic techniques with Persian mythology surrounding Mithraic worship. Another artwork depicting syncretism is found in a detailed scene where Hermes presents baby Dionysus. Here we see elements from Greek mythology intertwined with Nectar and Theogen figures—each representing different aspects of divine power. Exploring beyond visual artistry, throat movements used for pronouncing Hebrew letters demonstrate how language itself can be influenced by syncretic practices. These movements reflect the integration between Hebrew scriptural traditions and other linguistic influences over time. Intriguingly titled "Alphabetum Natura, " F. M's frontispiece portrays nature's alphabet—a concept embodying syncretism by connecting human knowledge with natural phenomena through symbolic representation. A low relief carving depicts Mithra sacrificing a bull—an act central to his cult's rituals—showcasing yet another instance where cultures merged their beliefs into one cohesive narrative. An altar dedicated to Isis reveals further evidence as it features both mystical stones adorned with snakes on one side and Anubis-Hermes on the other—a blend between Egyptian and Greek deities.