The Matter of the Palmyrene 'modius': Remarks on the History of Research into the Terminology of the Palmyrene Priestly Hat

This contribution centres on disentangling the term 'modius', which has been used to describe the Palmyrene priestly hat for almost a century. The word 'modius' has a long history, originating in a term used for an ancient unit of measure. Such measuring units were later introduc...

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Main Author: Raja, Rubina 1975- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Mohr Siebeck [2018]
In: Religion in the Roman empire
Year: 2018, Volume: 4, Issue: 2, Pages: 237-259
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ingholt, Harald 1896-1985 / Palmyra / Priest / Headgear / Designation / Modius
Further subjects:B Terminology
B Modius
B research history
B Religious Life
B PALMYRENE PRIESTLY HAT
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