The Nile mosaic of Palestrina
early evidence of Egyptian religion in Italy
by P. G. P. Meyboom
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The famous Nile Mosaic of Palestrina, ancient Praeneste in central Italy, dating to c. 100 BC, 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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Egyptian Mythology, Influence, Mythology, Egyptian, Nile mosaic (Palestrina), Roman Religion, Egyptian Religion, Classics, Mosaico, Nile mosaic (Palestrina, Italie), Dans l'art, Religion égyptienne, Mosaïque, Mythologie égyptienne, Religion, Relations, Mozaïeken, Influence égyptienne, Nilmosaik, Heiligtum der Fortuna Primigenia, Musaico del Nilo (Palestrina, Italie), Mitologia egípcia (influências), Religion romaine, Fußbodenmosaik, Mosaïque romaine, Religions orientales, Egyptische godsdienst, Italy, antiquities, Egypt, religionPlaces
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The Nile Mosaic of Palestrina: Early Evidence of Egyptian Religion in Italy (Religions in the Graeco-Roman World)
August 1997, Brill Academic Publishers
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The Nile mosaic of Palestrina: early evidence of Egyptian religion in Italy
1995, E.J. Brill
in English
9004101373 9789004101371
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [383]-398) and index.
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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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