Z50.1C MARS AS TUESDAY
Museum Collection | Roman Villa of Orbe-Boscéaz (in situ), near Orbe |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Boscéaz |
Date | C3rd A.D. |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The god Mars (Greek Ares) personifies Tuesday in a mosaic portraying the seven days of the week. He is equipped with a spear, helm and shield, and attended by the gods Fear (Roman Pavor, Greek Phobos) and Victory (Roman Victoria, Greek Nike).