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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Main Author: Bober, Phyllis Pray (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 1946
In: Harvard theological review
Year: 1946, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 75-84
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