The Mithraic Symbolism of Mercury Carrying the Infant Bacchus
An interesting sidelight on our knowledge of the mystery cult of Mithras in antiquity is provided by a group of provincial Roman sculptures which represent Mercury carrying the infant Bacchus. The popularity of the representation, attested by at least thirteen votive reliefs and three statues, and t...
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1946
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Year: 1946, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 75-84 |
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