Domitian between Isis and Minerva. The dialogue between the “Egyptian” and “Graeco-Roman” aspects of the Sanctuary of Isis at Beneventum.

TY - GEN

T1 - Domitian between Isis and Minerva.

T2 - The dialogue between the “Egyptian” and “Graeco-Roman” aspects of the Sanctuary of Isis at Beneventum.

AU - Clausen, Kristine Bülow

PY - 2013/4

Y1 - 2013/4

N2 - This paper is concerned with the sculptural decoration of the Flavian sanctuary of Isis at Beneventum. It challenges the traditional “Egyptian” appearance of the sanctuary and suggests that “Graeco-Roman” elements, too, played a role in its sculptural decoration. Based on the analysis of a small group of Graeco-Roman sculptures, the paper also examines the association of Isis and Minerva and, ultimately, Magna Mater. The paper finally discusses the important role of this divine trinity, as well as the role of the Beneventan Iseum in relation to the official ideology of the Flavian emperors.

AB - This paper is concerned with the sculptural decoration of the Flavian sanctuary of Isis at Beneventum. It challenges the traditional “Egyptian” appearance of the sanctuary and suggests that “Graeco-Roman” elements, too, played a role in its sculptural decoration. Based on the analysis of a small group of Graeco-Roman sculptures, the paper also examines the association of Isis and Minerva and, ultimately, Magna Mater. The paper finally discusses the important role of this divine trinity, as well as the role of the Beneventan Iseum in relation to the official ideology of the Flavian emperors.

KW - Faculty of Humanities

KW - Domitian, Isis, Minerva, sculpture, Roman appropriation

M3 - Article in proceedings

SN - 978-88-8241-418-4

SP - 93

EP - 122

BT - Egyptian gods in the Hellenistic and Roman Mediterranean.

A2 - Bricault, Laurent

A2 - Versluys, Miguel John

PB - Salvatore Sciascia Editore

CY - Caltanissetta

ER -