Interpretatio Graeca - in Art

In Art

Examples of deities depicted in syncretic compositions by means of interpretatio graeca or romana:

  • Jupiter Ammon (terracotta of Hellenistic style, 1st century AD)

  • Syncretized figure from the Eastern provinces, perhaps a Genius (1st century BC–1st century AD)

  • Isis holding sistrum and oinochoe (Roman marble, reign of Hadrian)

  • Isis, Serapis, the child Harpocrates and Dionysos (relief from Roman Africa, late 2nd century AD)

  • Worshipper before Zeus-Serapis-Ohrmazd (Bactria, 3rd century AD)

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