Birth of Aphrodite - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)

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Z10.2 THE BIRTH OF APHRODITE

Birth of Aphrodite-Venus | Greco-Roman mosaic

DETAILS

Museum Collection Ruins of Bulla Regia (in situ), near Jendouba
Catalogue No. -
Type Mosaic
Context Bulla Regia
Date -
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

The goddess Aphrodite (Roman Venus) is carried ashore by a pair of Ichthyocentaurs (fish-tailed centaurs) following her birth from the sea-form. The pair are named Aphros and Bythos in the mosaic. A pair of flying Erotes (Roman Cupids) prepare to crown her with a wreath of myrtle. The goddess is draped in a loose, red cloak and is crowned with a shining aureole.

ARTICLES

Aphrodite, Ichthyocentaurs, Erotes