Events Tagged: "temple"

Daniel destroys the dragon of Babylon - feeds it cakes of pitch, fat and hair causing it to burst, proving it was not a god (Book of Daniel)

Temple of Magna Mater dedicated - permanent home for black stone on Palatine, meteorite set in face of silver statue of enthroned Cybele

Gold of Tolosa discovered - Romans loot 100,000 pounds gold and 110,000 pounds silver from Celtic temples, treasure mysteriously vanishes

Octavian celebrates triple triumph - Temple of Janus closed for first time in 200 years, signifying peace

Augustus deified - declared god by Senate, temple built, imperial cult established, month Sextilis renamed August

Construction begins on Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto, masterpieces of Buddhist art

Great Buddha (Daibutsu) of Todaiji Temple consecrated in Nara - largest bronze Buddha statue