Z50.1C MARS AS TUESDAY

Museum Collection: Villa at Orbe-Bosceaz, Orbe, Switzerland
Catalogue Number: TBA
Type: Floor Mosaic
Context: Orbe (Switzerland)
Date: C3rd AD
Period: Imperial Roman

SUMMARY

Ares-Mars represents Tuesday in a mosaic depicting the seven days of the week. He sits on a throne, armed with shield, helm and spear, and is attended by his son Phobos (Fear), and the winged goddess Nike (Victory).

ARTICLESAres, Phobos, Nike