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Orphism (religion) facts for kids

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Orphism is a mystic religion of ancient Greece, originating in the 7th or 6th century BC and based on poems (now lost) attributed to Orpheus, emphasizing the necessity for individuals to rid themselves of the evil part of their nature by ritual and moral purification throughout a series of reincarnations.

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  • DSC00355 - Orfeo (epoca romana) - Foto G. Dall'Orto

    Orphic mosaics were found in many late-Roman villas

  • Orphic Gold Tablet (Petelia - British Museum, London)

    Gold orphic tablet and case found in Petelia, southern Italy (British Museum)

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Orfismo para niños

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