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Sumerian Religion Sumerian Religion- Contains the full text of ancient documents such as the "Enuma Elish" (Sumerian creation epic), and other information about the Sumerian religion. Sacred Texts: Ancient Near East Sacred Texts: Ancient Near East- English translations, primarily religious: Includes Enuma Elish, Gilgamesh, Hammurabi. The Vestal Virgins of Rome The Vestal Virgins of Rome- A brief descriptive history of the Vestal Virgins of Rome. Epona.net Epona.net- In-depth historical information about Epona, the Gaulish goddess of horses, fully referenced and illustrated. Phoenician Religion Phoenician Religion- Includes information about gods and goddesses, institutions and practices, religious symbolism, and related subject matter. The Cosmic Mysteries of Mithras The Cosmic Mysteries of Mithras- An illustrated article (from Biblical Archaeology Review) by David Ulansey, based on his book "The Origins of the Mithraic Mysteries". LacusCurtius: Mithraism: An Essay by David Fingrut LacusCurtius: Mithraism: An Essay by David Fingrut- A general survey of Mithraic religion, with bibliography and photograph of a 2nd-century Roman Mithraic marble statue from the … Mithra - Encyclopedia Mythica Mithra - Encyclopedia Mythica- Encyclopedia article presenting basic information on this old-Iranian god of light, contracts and friendship. Olympian Gods and Goddesses Olympian Gods and Goddesses- Resources to research the gods and goddesses of Olympos. Biblioteca Arcana Biblioteca Arcana- Articles and documents related to the religion and rituals of the ancient Greeks and Romans, hymns, poetry and esoteric matter. Ancient Greek Religion Ancient Greek Religion- A church history study guide on ancient Greek Religion. The Greek City-State and the Religious Festival The Greek City-State and the Religious Festival- A brief examination of the religious dimension of the ancient Olympic games, from the Perseus Project. Mysterious Etruscans: Etruscan Religion Mysterious Etruscans: Etruscan Religion- An introduction to the beliefs, rituals and deities of this ancient people living in what is now Italy. Religion of Ancient Egypt Religion of Ancient Egypt- Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Religion including mummification, temples, Gods and Goddesses, and creation myths. A Collection of Babylonian Prayers A Collection of Babylonian Prayers- As made to Ishtar, Nanna, and Bel, c. 1600 BCE. The Enuma Elish The Enuma Elish- A Babylonian creation story. Babylonian Creational Myths - Enuma Elish Babylonian Creational Myths - Enuma Elish- An epic on creation contained on seven tablets. Sacred-Texts: Ancient Near East Sacred-Texts: Ancient Near East- English translations, primarily religious: Includes Enuma Elish, Gilgamesh, Hammurabi. Enheduanna Enheduanna- Article describing her life (ca. 2300 BC) and work (hymns to Inanna). The Enheduanna Research Pages The Enheduanna Research Pages- Includes translations, notes, illustrations, and links. Mamarocks: Burma-Shave Mamarocks: Burma-Shave- A small collection of jingles. Burma-Shave - an American Advertising Legend Burma-Shave - an American Advertising Legend- Community edited article on h2g2. Give Us Back/Our Burma Shave Give Us Back/Our Burma Shave- Article in Sign Industry by Lara Moody, Feb. 15, 2000. No. 754 Burma Shve No. 754 Burma Shve- Transcript and audio archive from The Engines of Our Ingenuity radio broadcast, by John Lienhard. The Read Planet The Read Planet- Discusses the promotion that promised to send the winner to Mars, by Barbara Mikkelson. Burma Shave - 'The verse by the side of the road' Burma Shave - 'The verse by the side of the road'- An article by Chuck Woodbury in Out West, 2004. The Story of Burma Shave The Story of Burma Shave- Article by Martin Waterman in the January 1996 issue of Backwoods Home Magazine. Witchcraft Documents [15th Century] Witchcraft Documents [15th Century]- Primary documents on witches and witchcraft from the Medieval Sourcebook. Increase Mather: Remarkable Providences Increase Mather: Remarkable Providences- Narrative on reports of witchcraft in colonial New England. Original text, provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project of Hanover Col… The Witch Persecution at Wurzburg The Witch Persecution at Wurzburg- Original text, provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. The Witch Persecution at Bamberg The Witch Persecution at Bamberg- Original text, provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. The Witch Persecution at Bonn The Witch Persecution at Bonn- Original text, provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. The Witch Persecution at Trier The Witch Persecution at Trier- Original text, provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. Jean Bodin: De la Demonomanie des Sorciers Jean Bodin: De la Demonomanie des Sorciers- Translation of the original text provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger: Malleus Maleficarum Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger: Malleus Maleficarum- Original text, provided by the Hanover Historical Texts Project; Hanover College. The Dred Scott Case The Dred Scott Case- The disposition of the case, and its infamous ruling, contributed to the tensions leading to the Civil War. Death or Liberty: Gabriel, Nat Turner and John Brown Death or Liberty: Gabriel, Nat Turner and John Brown- Exploration of three 19th-century events in Virginia that focused America's attention on slavery: Gabriel's Conspiracy, Nat T… Voices from the Days of Slavery, Audio Interviews Voices from the Days of Slavery, Audio Interviews- Sound recordings of former slaves describing their lives, from the Library of Congress. Slavery in the United States Slavery in the United States- Jenny B. Wahl of Carleton College describes the spread of slaveholding, its legal, social, and economic underpinnings, with graphs and tables of stat… Slavery in the North Slavery in the North- Douglas Harper describes the growth, end, and consequences of slaveholding in the Northern colonies of what became the United States. Slavery - The Peculiar Institution Slavery - The Peculiar Institution- Exhibit that explores the methods used by Africans and their American-born descendants to resist enslavement, as well as to demand emancipation… North American Slave Narratives North American Slave Narratives- Collection of all narratives of fugitive and former slaves published in English up to 1920 and many related biographies, from University of North … In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience- Resource for scholars and general audiences offering historical narratives, 8,300 illustrations and more than 60 maps, with t… Fortune's Story Fortune's Story- The story of Fortune was an African American man enslaved in a Connecticut farming community, in Waterbury, includes curriculum materials and student activities. Dred Scott v. Sandford Dred Scott v. Sandford- Contains the text of the Supreme Court case and primary source materials from the online collections of the Library of Congress. Black Seminole Slave Rebellion: Toolkit of facts Black Seminole Slave Rebellion: Toolkit of facts- Guide to facts, primary and secondary sources on the slave rebellion led by Black Seminoles in Florida from 1835-1838, documentin… Antislavery Literature Project Antislavery Literature Project- Digitized texts and resources on antislavery literature of all kinds, from the U.S. and other countries, reflecting impact of antislavery writing o… American Slavery - A Composite Autobiography American Slavery - A Composite Autobiography- The authoritative collection of WPA slave narratives. Slave Badges Slave Badges- Preview of and supplement to the book, Slave Badges and the Slave-Hire System in Charleston, 1783-1865. Address of August Spies Address of August Spies- Statement in court prior to being sentenced to hang for his role in the alleged Haymarket Conspiracy.