The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina: Early Evidence of Egyptian Religion in Italy (Religions in the Graeco-Roman World) (Hardback)
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Short Description for The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, ancient Praeneste in central Italy, dating to about 100BC, is one of the earliest large mosaics which have been preserved from the classical world. This study argues that the mosaic depicts rituals connected with Isis and Osiris and the yearly Nile flood.
Full description- Publisher: Brill
- Published: 01 August 1997
- Format: Hardback 424 pages
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- Categories: General | Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Archaeology | Archaeology By Period / Region | History Of Religion | Ancient Egyptian Religion & Mythology
- ISBN 13: 9789004101371 ISBN 10: 9004101373
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Full description for The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina
The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, ancient Praeneste in central Italy, dating to about 100BC, is one of the earliest large mosaics which have been preserved from the classical world. Interpretation of the mosaic is disputed, suggestions ranging from the exotic decoration to a topographical picture or a religious allegory. This study argues 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. This book should be of interest to classical archaeologists, art historians, Egyptologists, classical philologists, ancient historians and students of ancient religion.
