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Representing and Naming the Gods. Iconography and Nomenclature of the Goddess Allat in Palmyra and Hatra

Lucinda Dirven

Abstrak

Starting with the cultic remains of the goddess Allat in Palmyra and Hatra, this article explores the significance of co-existing iconographic representations for the character of a deity in the Graeco-Roman Near East. It can be shown that both in Palmyra and Hatra the original cult image is of paramount importance in temples dedicated to the goddess. This original iconography is typical of the temple, slow to change, and not easily combined with alternative representations of the goddess. Even the interpretatio Graeca of the goddess’s name did not have consequences for her original form. The cult statue personified the unique character of the goddess that was worshipped in a particular sanctuary.

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Religions. Mythology. Rationalism

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Lucinda Dirven

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Dirven, L. (2022). Representing and Naming the Gods. Iconography and Nomenclature of the Goddess Allat in Palmyra and Hatra. https://doi.org/10.4000/mythos.5538

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Tahun Terbit: 2022
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.4000/mythos.5538
Akses: Open Access ✓