In 186 BC, Rome uncovered the Bacchanalia – a shadowy cult spreading through Italy like wildfire. Their midnight rituals involved frenzied dances, hallucinogenic wine, and rumors of human sacrifice.
The Senate panicked when they discovered senators, soldiers, and noblewomen were members. Their brutal crackdown led to mass executions, making this history’s first recorded witch hunt.
But here’s the twist: this wasn’t just about morality – Rome feared the cult’s power to overthrow the government from within.
Why did a wine god’s followers terrify the mighty Roman Empire? The answer reveals the dark side of ancient power struggles.
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Check out The Roman Empire series!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdsAvHosgBqlhMTPipnLyCgmLEg37O7dz
I bet there are more cults today