Z35.6 TETHYS & THE EROTES

Museum Collection: Shahba Museum, Shahba, Syria
Catalogue Number: TBA
Type: Mosaic
Context: --
Date: --
Period: Imperial Roman

SUMMARY

A portrait of the goddess Tethys whose hair is wreathed with fish and other sea creatures, including a ketos or sea-monster. She holds an oar and is encircled by winged Erotes (love gods) in boats and fishing in the sea.

ARTICLESTethys, Erotes

 
 
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