Divine symbolism on the tesserae from Palmyra: considerations about the so-called "symbol of Bel" or "signe de la pluie"

An enigmatic symbol that is often depicted on the Palmyrene tesserae has commonly been interpreted as either the sign of the main god Bel or a mark of rain. This article brings together all appearances of the symbol and puts forward the hypothesis that it stands rather for something that cannot othe...

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Sur les routes de Syrie et d’Asie Mineure – Hommage à Maurice Sartre
Authors: Kaizer, Ted (Author) ; Raja, Rubina 1975- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: IFAPO 2018
In: Syria
Year: 2018, Volume: 95, Pages: 297-315
Further subjects:B tessère
B Iconographie
B symbolisme divin
B Vie religieuse
B divine symbolism
B Iconography
B Palmyre
B Religious Life
B banquets rituels
B Palmyra
B tesserae
B religious banquets
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Gordon, Richard L. 1943- (Author) ; Lichtenberger, Achim 1970- (Author) ; Raja, Rubina 1975- (Author)
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