Z40.2 CACODAEMON & THE EVIL EYE
| Museum Collection | Hatay Archaeology Museum, Antakya |
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| Catalogue No. | Antakya 1024 |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Antioch, House of the Evil Eye |
| Date | C2nd A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
A Cacodaemon (Harmful Spirit) stands beside the symbol of the evil eye. He is depicted as a horned (or winged browed) youth with oversized genitalia trailing between his legs. The evil eye, which symbolises misfortune, is pierced and savaged by a trident, sword, scorpion, snake, dog, centipede, panther and raven.
Alternatively the figure may represent the Agathos Daemon (Good Spirit) vanquishing the power of the evil eye.
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