THE VOTIVE INSCRIPTIONS FOR THE ROMAN EMPEROR PHILIPPUS ARABS
THE VOTIVE INSCRIPTIONS FOR THE ROMAN EMPEROR PHILIPPUS ARABS
Author(s): Dan BălteanuSubject(s): Archaeology, Social history, Ancient World
Published by: Editura Arhipelag XXI
Keywords: Philip the Arab; Roman imperial family; votive inscriptions; imperial cult; pro salute imperatoris formula;
Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with the votive inscriptions set up on behalf of Philip the Arab and his family, containing the formula pro salute imperatoris or similar variants or related to other aspects of the imperial cult. The monuments are presented grouped into four categories. In the final part are drawn up few simple statistics regarding the number of divinities attested and the social structure of the dedicators' group.
Journal: Journal of Romanian Literary Studies
- Issue Year: 2017
- Issue No: 12
- Page Range: 654-664
- Page Count: 11
- Language: English