Overview

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.

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Author:   Paul G.P. Meyboom
Publisher:   Brill
Imprint:   Brill
Volume:   121
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.880kg
ISBN:  

9789004101371

ISBN 10:   9004101373
Pages:   490
Publication Date:   01 January 1994
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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'.. .grbce l'auteur...'<br>Robert Turcan, Revue des Etudes Latines.<br>

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P.G.P. Meyboom is assistant professor of Classical Archaeology at Leiden University.

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