Pagan Gods of Ancient Georgians

“Nothing in this world disappears without a trace. Pagan deities were targeted for destruction during the transition to Christianity, but they somehow revived again and again,” says Vlasi Vatsadze, a historian and former director of the Uplistsikhe Museum.

On January 30, at the Papers space, Vlasi will hold a lecture on pagan traditions and the ancient cultures that gave rise to them: the Kura-Araxes (4,000 BCE) and Trialeti (2,000 BCE) cultures.

The historian will talk about how local deities got their names, what powers they possessed, and how Georgian paganism differs from similar cults in other parts of the world.

We look forward to seeing you at the lecture!