The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina: Early Evidence of Egyptian Religion in ItalyBRILL, 24. avg. 2015 - 502 strani The famous Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, ancient Praeneste in central Italy, dating to c. 100 B.C., is one of the earliest large mosaics which have been preserved from the classical world. It presents a unique, comprehensive picture of Egypt and Nubia. The interpretation of the mosaic is disputed, suggestions ranging from an exotic decoration to a topographical picture or a religious allegory. The present study demonstrates 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. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Chapter I The reconstruction of the original mosaic | 3 |
Chapter II The original location and the date of the mosaic | 8 |
Chapter III Description | 20 |
Chapter IV Interpretation | 43 |
Chapter V The function of the Nile Mosaic | 80 |
Chapter VI The workshop | 91 |
Chapter VII The cultural background | 96 |
Appendices | 109 |
Notes to Chapters 1VII | 191 |
AbbreviationsBibliography | 383 |
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Illustrations | 411 |
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The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina: Early Evidence of Egyptian Religion in Italy P. G. P. Meyboom Omejen predogled - 1995 |
The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina: Early Evidence of Egyptian Religion in Italy P. G. P. Meyboom Predogled ni na voljo - 2016 |
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