Opening hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00-18:00
Opening hours:
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00-18:00
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Among archaeologists, there's a humorous saying: when you're not sure what something is, it's probably cult-related. The fact is, humans have always believed in “something” that helped them make sense of the phenomenon of life. Archaeological evidence for this includes findings associated with beliefs, superstitions, protection, and offerings to gods. The exhibition To All Gods and Goddesses presents a chronological overview of discoveries from the broader Maribor area that can be attributed with more than just practical value.
The Romans erected votive monuments as prayers, vows, or thanksgivings to deities. The patrons had their names and titles inscribed on these monuments, along with the names of the gods, revealing beliefs in state, household, and foreign deities. In addition to altars dedicated to Jupiter, the Nymphs, and Mithras, the Regional Museum also holds an altar dedicated to Hercules, the symbol of strength and heroism, worshiped by soldiers, travelers, merchants, and stonemasons. It can be recognized by its typical attributes, the club and lion's skin.
Votive altar dedicated to Hercules.
2nd century, marble, Studenci, Maribor.
Celtic names of persons and their deities, such as the goddess of horse-riding Epona, are preserved on Roman monuments.
An altar dedicated to Epona.
Late 2nd or early 3rd century, Betnava, Maribor.
Belief in Mithras is based on the struggle between the principles of good, light and justice and the principles of evil, darkness and injustice. It was spread to us from the East, mainly by Roman soldiers and merchants.
Relief plaque dedicated to the god Mithras.
2nd - 3rd century, Ruše.
