Pompeii. Villa of the Mysteries. Ancient Roman suburban Villa. Frescoes depicting a bride initiating into a Bacchian Mysteries in preparation for marriage. 1st century AD. Dionysian rite is represented: "Catechesis". Dionysius child is the ruler of the ritual of the Initiate (woman in toga on the left). The Initiator (seated) observes. On the right, standing, the offerer with the tray of the "Agape Sacra". Italy, La Campania.

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