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Ancient Religions - 2004

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Wizards

17/10/2004
Harry Potter is the latest version of the dark art of sorcery. Alan Baker tells the history of Wizardry.

The Labyrinth

18/07/2004
It's found across civilisations, from the ancient Minoan Palace of Knossos to the Cathedral at Chartres in France.

The Snake Goddess of Crete

13/06/2004
A relic of the ancient Minoan civilisation, she was one of the 20th century's most coveted discoveries.

God's Wife

02/05/2004
The belief in only one God was a long time coming among the ancient Israelites. Originally God had a wife and her name was Asherah. Biblical archaeologist, Diana Edelman tells the story of "Mrs God" and why she was banished from the Temple.

God's Wife

28/01/2004
The belief in only one God was a long time coming among the ancient Israelites. Originally God had a wife and her name was Asherah. Biblical archaeologist, Diana Edelman tells the story of "Mrs God" and why she was banished from the Temple.