During the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius (r. 138-161), an intriguing cult was founded at Abonoteichus (or Abonuteichos), in the northern Anatolian region of Paphlagonia, which is adjacent to the Black Sea. There, a religious leader named Alexander established a cult that worshipped a serpent figure with human hair. This serpentine creature was named Glycon … Continue reading Lucian of Samosata’s Tale Of Harassment By Followers Of A Snake Cult