Classical Studies 1000 Lecture 18: CS1000+-+Week+19+Feb+8-12

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 1000
• Professor: Brown Jason

Document Summary

Roman minor arts and crafts (jewellery, cameos, lamps, pottery, etc. ) Cornelian ring depicting sol and zodiacal symbols (first half of 1st century bce). Face surrounded by zodiacal symbols, reflecting roman importance of astrology. Superstitious in some contexts, but religious in others. Cult of mithras, popular among soldiers in the first couple of centuries ce, known almost exclusively from archaeological evidence, and may be here depicted with the face as the sun. Gold ring of solid rod terminating in facing serpents" heads. Might signify some religious belief or system, or might just be decorative. Sardonyx medallion depicting a head of diana (?) (ca. More likely the goddess diana, as indicated by the bow. Probably not something augustus or maecenas would have worn. Sardonyx medallion depicting head of aphrodite (?) (late 1st century bce, early 1st century ce). Identified as aphrodite, but very likely not aphrodite. Likely just a family member, possibly from the imperial family.