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Egyptian gods in the Graeco-Roman style
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Egyptian gods in the Graeco-Roman style
Egyptian gods in the Graeco-Roman style: Isis from a Greek temple 1, Isis with snake from a Roman temple, and Serapis with snake from a Greek temple 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples (Il Costume Antico e Moderno di Tutti i Popoli), Florence, 1843
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This handcoloured copperplate engraving, created by Andrea Bernieri for Giulio Ferrario's "Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples" published in Florence in 1843, showcases three Egyptian deities in the Graeco-Roman style. The central figure is Isis, the goddess of motherhood, magic, and fertility, depicted with her characteristic throne and headdress adorned with the horns of a cow and the disc and crescent moon. She holds her sacred symbol, the Ankh, in one hand, and a scepter topped with a cobra in the other. The snake represents both wisdom and protection. To the left, we find another representation of Isis, this time from a Roman temple. She is shown with a serpent coiled around her body, symbolizing her role as the goddess of healing and medicine. The serpent is also a symbol of rebirth and regeneration, which aligns with Isis's association with the Nile River and the annual flooding that brought new life to the land. On the right, the god Serapis is depicted, another deity syncretized with Greek and Roman mythology. Serapis is shown wearing the typical Greek chiton and himation, while a serpent coils around his legs. Serapis was considered the god of the dead, the god of the earth, and the god of the harvest. The serpent represents the cycle of death and rebirth, which is essential to the agricultural and fertility aspects of his cult. This engraving is an excellent example of the blending of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences during the Graeco-Roman period. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the syncretism that shaped the religious practices and iconography of ancient civilizations. Anthropologists, historians, and scholars of ancient cultures continue to study such representations to better understand the customs, manners, and beliefs of various races, tribes, and nations.
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