The last Pagans of the Roman Empire: Who were they?

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[ultimatealthistory]

Maniotes were also the vanguard for Greek independence against the Ottoman Turks in 1821. They had a tradition of vendettas amongst themselves, but would declare peace, on foreign threats. Many of our Greek founding fathers came from that part of the country.

[aarengraves]

Mani (and Crete is some extent) are truly the "Wild West" versions of Greece

Developing a strong sense of individualism, living in harsh conditions
Gun Culture
Cows, sheep and farms
People taking the law in their own hands
Gangs, Outlaws and Bounties everywhere
Vendettas and family feuds

You have no Idea how long it took for the Greek government to completely pacify these regions.

[nigelsheppard]

I spent a year living in the Cinque Terre in Northern Italy and in many of the villages there are little shrines to Pagan deities and spirits. The fishermen are very keen on seeking the aid of the spirits by making offerings before setting out to sea and giving thanks for a good catch or a a safe return.

[-haclong]

Egyptian Polytheism also survived quite long in Egypt well until the Islamic conquest. Despite the stereotype of Egypt as a centre of Christianity and Judaism, it still had its own indigenous religion until the Islamic period started.

[wooky]

Can you do a video about the last african romans? when did the romano african language vanished? how long did it survive after the muslim conquest of africa?

[wankawanka]

The vandals also tried to invade mani but they were defeated by the inhabitants of kenipolis and some time later even the famed Belisarius visited kenipolis to honour the inhabitants and recruit soldiers for his future campaigns

[ariebrons]

Tell me about it,
My co-author ~a devout Catholic~ keeps making me censor the things,
critical of either Christianity, or despotic rulers who happened to be Chrisitan.
Now the question is: should I keep the altered versions; and neglect my duty as a historian?
Or publish my uncensored version of the text, and end up lying to and offending my friend;

To me the historical integrety weighs higer than my friendship.
For the masses have the right to know their past.

[mariadelgado]

This was an interesting period in history. Thank you for the compilation.

[dougfuchs]

Always amazed at the production value of this creator

[alcmaeon]

Proud Maniot from my mothers side, proud Epirot from my father side. Great content my friend. ἔρρωσθε και εὐδαίμονείτε

[vaevictis]

Can you do a video on the vestal virgins? I tried to look up more on then but I couldn't find much. I would like to know how long the fire burned and how many times it went out only for the virgins to reignite it.

Personally, I would like to know more in general about them.

[bennydubbz]

Very Informative!!! Much Gratitude Maiorianus!!!

[marijaokic]

Your first videos were very good, but these more recent ones are excellent. 👋👋👋Regards from Serbia. Wish you all the best. 🍀

[NightbirdProductions]

Even as a Christian, I respect their beliefs, to those who still follow the old gods, I salute you for your commitment, and dedication. Holding on to what you believe even when a majority doesn’t agree is something to be admired.

[peterasp]

Who were the last pagans of Rome ? I think some of the bravest people of their time.

[Vella_Attika]

I’m a hellenist and I love learning about my ancestors history

[qbpdnguyen]

Imagine you told Basil II you are descendent of Sparta and worshipper of Apollo

[Traditional_American]

It's very interesting to see the history of Paganism and the rise of Christianity. From the Christian perspective, its a history of many years and decades of persecution and suffering, to eventually emerge victorious over the very people who were seen as persecuting you in the first place, then having ruled over them for well over 1, 000 years.


From the perspective of Paganism it is one of great glory and tradition, at least for the first couple centuries, but then a slow and crippling decay. A history of constant retreat, with small pockets and moments of a promising return to the old ways, only for them to be crushed shortly after. Then after many long centuries of slowly losing your traditions, you find yourself as among the last of your kind, the gods and ancient culture of your peoples having been erased, forgotten, and ridiculed. Only to be replaced with a Monotheistic religion from a foreign land that has slowly been spreading itself across your society, for better or for worse.

Its incredible to see the 2 histories side by side and the perspectives of both sides, with neither being entirely right or wrong in their way of doing things. But one thing it does show, is that history and humanity churns ever onward, we are constantly changing, and nothing is entirely certain, one way or another.

[twoinchtape]

Your pronunciation of their Latin names is so good

[sidibill]

I really love your videos. I especially appreciate the ones about the transition from paganism to Christianity and the parallels with present movements. Could you put the videos into a play list so they would be easier to find. I look back on them often and sometimes have a problem finding them. Thanks for your videos.