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Summary
Cygnus-Relief, 2nd/3rd century A.D. Lime sandstone. In 1890, late antique coffins made of stone slabs were discovered at the Arsenal. Because of the depictions and monumentality of the stone plates, it is likely that these were once attached to large public buildings. The stone coffins may have possibly been robbed already in ancient times. Scorch marks, and a big hole that was blasted by tomb raiders, are evidence of this. The scene on this relief, that possibly originated from a temple, allows an insight into the Greek myth of Heracles. The hero has just slain the giant Cygnus, whose father Ares/Mars is now raging to avenge his death. Athena/Minerva is on Heracles's side to help. In the original version of the myth, Zeus/Jupiter steps in to mediate. Aphrodite/Venus joins Mars. In this depiction, Jupiter has been replaced by Mercury. Dianda takes the place of Venus. Mercury was especially worshipped in formerly Celtic regions and was equated here with Jupiter.
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| current | 03:08, 6 January 2017 | | 5,020 × 1,305 (1.51 MB) | 127.0.0.1 (talk) | <b>Cygnus-Relief</b>, 2nd/3rd century A.D. Lime sandstone. In 1890, late antique coffins made of stone slabs were discovered at the Arsenal. Because of the depictions and monumentality of the stone plates, it is likely that these were once attached to large public buildings. The stone coffins may have possibly been robbed already in ancient times. Scorch marks, and a big hole that was blasted by tomb raiders, are evidence of this. The scene on this relief, that possibly originated from a temple, allows an insight into the Greek myth of Heracles. The hero has just slain the giant Cygnus, whose father Ares/Mars is now raging to avenge his death. Athena/Minerva is on Heracles's side to help. In the original version of the myth, Zeus/Jupiter steps in to mediate. Aphrodite/Venus joins Mars. In this depiction, Jupiter has been replaced by Mercury. Dianda takes the place of Venus. Mercury was especially worshipped in formerly Celtic regions and was equated here with Jupiter. |
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