“The existence of the gods is a helpful thing; so let us believe in them. Let us offer wine and incense on ancient altars. The gods do not live in a state of quiet repose, like sleep. Divine power is all around us: live a moral life! Return property held in trust, live up to agreements, be honest; keep your hands free from bloodshed.”
— Ovid, “Bacchus and Ariadne”, Ancient Rome: An Anthology of Sources, edited by R. Scott Smith. Indianapolis: Hackett Publishing, 2014, p 245. (via honorthegods)
A spectacular aerial view of the expansive ruins of the Roman military colony of Timgad (Batna), Algeria. The landmarks which are prominent in this image are the magnificent triumphal Arch of Trajan, ca. 100 AD and the well-preserved ancient theater. (Photo: Geo Steinmetz/John Trikeriotis). .
House Of Crows 