The Greco-Egyptian Fabric of Myth in Roman Period Magical Glyptic
| Datum: | 28.01.2026, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr |
| Kategorie: | Vortrag |
| Ort: | Bibrastr. 14, MagEIA Haus, Room 01.001 |
| Veranstalter: | Centre for Advanced Studies MagEIA |
| Vortragende: | Véronique Dasen |
On 28 January at 4.15 p.m., there will be a lecture on the subject "The Greco-Egyptian Fabric of Myth in Roman Period Magical Glyptic" in the MagEIA house.
The so-called „magical“ gems of the Roman period are condensed and elliptical images that reflect the transnational character of Roman imperial magic, shaped by Greek, Egyptian, and Jewish traditions. They blend Greek and Egyptian elements, creating a visual bilingual discourse. New divine entities emerge, such as the lion-headed snake Chnoubis, well-known mythical figures are involved in new narratives, and endowed with new competences, as illustrated by the case study of Omphale and Heracles.
