“Unearthing Extravagance: Pompeii’s Hidden Banquet Hall Reveals Vibrant Frescoes of Ancient Rituals—What Secrets Lie Beneath the Paint?”
Pompeii Archaeological ParkMany of the frescoes depict hunting scenes, including animals like fawn, boar, and fish.
Taken as a group, the frescoes in the House of Thiasos are one of just two clusters of large artworks known as megalographs that have been discovered in Pompeii. The other, located in the nearby Villa of the Mysteries, shows the initiation of a young bride into a mystery cult.
“The megalograph found in insula 10 of Regio IX provides another glimpse into the rituals of the mysteries of Dionysus. It is an exceptional historical document and, together with that of the Villa of the Mysteries, constitutes a one-of-a-kind, making Pompeii an extraordinary testimony to an aspect of life in classical Mediterranean times that is largely unknown,” said Minister of Culture Alessandro Giuli.
The House of Thiasos and its intricate frescoes are currently open to the public — inviting visitors to step back in time and explore the day-to-day life and rituals of those who once called this doomed city home.
After reading about the frescoes in Pompeii, view 39 photos of the bodies of Pompeii’s victims left frozen in time. Then, read about 12 gods and goddesses from Greek mythology and the influence they had on Roman mythology.
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