Z34.4A SEA-GODS & NEREIDS
| Museum Collection | Hatay Archaeology Museum, Antakya |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Antakya 825, 829, 830 |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Antioch |
| Date | C4th A.D. |
| Period | Late Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The Nereid-nymphs Cymothoe, Actee, Pherusa and Dynamene ride across the sea on the backs of the sea-gods Agreus, Palaemon, Gaaeos and Phorcys. The marine deities are depicted as mermen with the serpentine tails of fish in place of legs.
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Z34.4B Palaemon
Z34.4C Phorcys
Z34.4D Agreus
Z34.4E Anaresineos
