There are several examples of altars to Roman gods and goddesses which have been recovered along the length of the Antonine Wall. Many have been dedicated to Victory, the Roman goddess of victory ...

TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers ... A handsome new marble altar in the Church of the Transfiguration, in Mett-street, of which the Rev. Thomas ...

One of only three altars to survive from Roman Manchester and the first inscription to be found since the 19th century.The Roman altar was set up by a man called Aelius Victor in honour of the ...

Roman worship was divided into the public and ... Each god needed an image – usually a statue or relief in stone or bronze – and an altar or temple at which to offer prayers and sacrifices.

The Altar of Land and Grain in Zhongshan Park was the site of imperial sacrifices to the gods of land (she) and grain (ji) in the Ming and Qing. The altar is a three-tiered square platform built ...

There are several examples of altars to Roman gods and goddesses which have been recovered along the length of the Antonine Wall. Many have been dedicated to Victory, the Roman goddess of victory ...