pilgrimage to Hierapolis
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The pilgrimage to Hierapolis was a religious journey undertaken by ancient devotees of the Syrian goddess Atargatis to her major sanctuary at Hierapolis (modern Manbij) for worship, offerings, and ritual observances.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient religious practice
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religious pilgrimage ⓘ |
| associatedDeityAspect |
Atargatis as fertility goddess
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Atargatis as protector of cities ⓘ Atargatis as water and fish goddess ⓘ |
| associatedWithCult | cult of Atargatis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithReligion |
Greco-Roman Syrian religion
NERFINISHED
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Syrian goddess worship ⓘ |
| associatedWithStructure |
sacred precinct of Hierapolis
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temple of Atargatis at Hierapolis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| centeredOnSanctuary | sanctuary of Atargatis at Hierapolis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
important focus of Atargatis’ trans-regional cult
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major regional pilgrimage center in Syria ⓘ |
| economicImpact | stimulated local trade and hospitality at Hierapolis ⓘ |
| geographicalContext | Upper Euphrates region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasDestination |
Hierapolis
NERFINISHED
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Manbij NERFINISHED ⓘ Syrian Hierapolis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
making offerings
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ritual observances ⓘ seeking divine favor ⓘ worship of Atargatis ⓘ |
| hasRitualElement |
ablutions
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fasting or abstinence practices ⓘ processions ⓘ sacrificial offerings ⓘ votive dedications ⓘ |
| involvedTravelFrom |
neighboring regions of the Near East
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various parts of Syria ⓘ |
| knownFromSource | Lucian of Samosata’s De Dea Syria NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageContext |
Greek-speaking communities
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Syriac-speaking regions ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Syria
NERFINISHED
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northern Syria ⓘ |
| mainDeity | Atargatis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| practicedBy |
Syrian worshippers
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devotees of Atargatis ⓘ |
| religiousRole | served as a major cultic focus for Atargatis in Syria ⓘ |
| ritualOfferingType |
animal sacrifices
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dedicatory inscriptions ⓘ monetary gifts ⓘ votive statues ⓘ |
| sacredTopographyFeature |
sacred lake at Hierapolis
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temple complex of Atargatis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| socialFunction |
facilitated interaction among diverse regional groups
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reinforced communal religious identity ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Hellenistic period
NERFINISHED
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Roman Imperial period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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