Mithras Cult in Moesia Inferior: the Analysis of Some Reliefs from the Northern Part of the Province
Mithras Cult in Moesia Inferior: the Analysis of Some Reliefs from the Northern Part of the Province
Author(s): Cristina-Georgeta Alexandrescu, Florin TopoleanuSubject(s): History, Anthropology, Social Sciences, Archaeology, Cultural history, Local History / Microhistory, Ancient World
Published by: Muzeul de Istorie Națională și Arheologie Constanța
Keywords: Mithras; Sol; Moesia inferior; iconography; votive relief;
Summary/Abstract: The publication of a Mithras relief from Castelu/Medgidia, bearing aGreek inscription and a simple tauroctony scene, offers an opportunity for its iconographical analysis in the context of analogies existing in Moesia inferior and other Roman provinces. Therefore, it is possible to highlight the specifics of the Mithras reliefs from the region.
Journal: Pontica
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 52
- Page Range: 175-194
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English