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The Mystery of the Snake and the Tiber Island

The Mystery of the Snake and the Tiber Island

The Forgotten Myths of Ancient Rome

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Apr 12, 2024
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In the midst of ancient Rome there was an island sanctuary. People came here from all over Italy to touch the snake in the holy place. The sick, the dying and the disabled gathered for healing and would spend many months isolated from the community, driking from the water of the holy well and praying the god for help. Following the ancient tradition I a…

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