Easter Mythology: The Resurrection Accounts as Shaped by Greco-Roman Myths18 April 2019For purposes
Easter Mythology: The Resurrection Accounts as Shaped by Greco-Roman Myths18 April 2019For purposes of the resurrection story, it helped that classical myths and legends were rife with stories of miraculous happenings during and after the death of iconic Greco-Roman figures (e.g., Heracles, Romulus). In one way or another, they were portrayed as being deified upon death. This was thought to be a fitting epilogue to the glorious life of someone who had performed great deeds and brought great benefits to the people. -- source link
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