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The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789004283848)
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xThe famous Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, ancient Praeneste in central Italy, dating to c. 100 B.C., is one of the earliest large mosaics which have been preserved from the classical world. It presents a unique, comprehensive picture of Egypt and Nubia. The interpretation of the mosaic is disputed, suggestions ranging from an exotic decoration to a topographical picture or a religious allegory.
The present study demonstrates that the mosaic depicts rituals connected with Isis and Osiris and the yearly Nile flood. The presence of these Egyptian religious scenes at Praeneste can be explained by the assimilation of isis and Fortuna, the tutelary goddess of Praeneste, and by the interpretation of the mosaic as a symbol of divine providence.
Author: Paul G. P. Meyboom
ISBN-10: 9004283846
ISBN-13: 9789004283848
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 02/11/2016
Pages: 500
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.10d
The present study demonstrates that the mosaic depicts rituals connected with Isis and Osiris and the yearly Nile flood. The presence of these Egyptian religious scenes at Praeneste can be explained by the assimilation of isis and Fortuna, the tutelary goddess of Praeneste, and by the interpretation of the mosaic as a symbol of divine providence.
Author: Paul G. P. Meyboom
ISBN-10: 9004283846
ISBN-13: 9789004283848
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 02/11/2016
Pages: 500
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.10d
By Paul G. P. Meyboom
xP. G.P. Meyboom is assistant professor of Classical Archaeology at Leiden University.
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