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Ancient Origins asked experts to weigh in on the topic of ancient deities. Some ancient gods get all the attention - but which gods are largely forgotten… and why?

In an age when few dread eternal damnation and the torments of hell no longer function as a deterrent to bad behavior, a stunning exhibition at the Asia Society Museum expands our knowledge of this infernal nether region.

This first of its kind U.S. exhibition explores portrayals of hell across the Asian religious traditions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Islam.

Though the tirtha patas’ utilitarian heyday seems to be past, they remain an enduring aspect of community formation.