Graveyard of Bogomils

Greece / Thessaloniki / Khalkidyn /
 cemetery, place with historical importance, archaeological site, Medieval / Middle Ages
The Bogomils were a European gnostic cult that survived up to around the 16th century. They followed the dualist belief that the world was in constant, even contention between God and the Devil. According to their beliefs God held dominion over the spiritual world, while Satan's power lay in all things physical and material. They practiced all sorts of rituals involving dancing, fasting, and such, revering their own bodies as temples, which also kept them from building churches. During the life of their cult, the Bogomils could mostly be found in the Balkans and near Serbia.
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Coordinates:   40°44'8"N   22°37'4"E
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