Sacerdos of Jupiter Dolichenus from an inscription recently discovered in the vicinity of Viminacium
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11993061 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Vladimir P Petrović (0000-0003-4369-3145, Arheološki Institut, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Issue | 53-54 |
| Pages | 217-224 |
| Publication date | 2003-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Starinar (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0350-0241 • E-ISSN: 2406-0739 |
| Publisher | National Library of Serbia (PUBLISHER • RS) |
| DOI | 10.2298/sta0454217p |
| OpenAlex | W2024829637 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
The cult of Jupiter Dolichenus, of oriental origin, is evident in almost all the territory of the Roman Empire. The followers of the Dolichenus theology such as soldiers, priests, tradesmen, miners and freedmen dedicated figural representations, as well as numerous inscriptions to the glory of the deity. In the Upper Moesia territory, particular frequency of dedication is noticed in the Danube border region, limes, from where the inscription, published in this study, originates. We provide detailed description of the inscription solution and translation of the text, palaeographic characteristics, we point to close analogies, clarify geographic points concerning the origin of the dedicant and finally, propose a dating for the inscription
Ancient history · Art · Astronomy · Cult · Empire · Glory · Jupiter (rocket family · Literature · Physics · Ancient and Medieval Archaeology Studies · Eurasian Exchange Networks · Historical and Archaeological Studies · History
| Citations per year | 0.05 |
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| Citation span | 2006 - 2006 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |