An illustrated dictionary of words used in art and archaeology. Explaining terms frequently used in works on architecture, arms, bronzes, Christian art, colour, costume, decoration, devices, emblems, heraldry, lace, personal ornaments, pottery, painting, sculpture, &c., with their derivations (1883)
Mollett, John W. (John William) · London, S. Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington · leaf 220
(.See MrnoLE Aces.)Medimnus, Gr. {^le^iixvos). The principalGreek measure of capacity, holding as much assix Roman niodii. It was especially used formeasuring corn. ART AND ARCHEOLOGY. 209 Meditrinalia, R. {medeor, to remedy).Roman festivals in honour of Meditrina, thegoddess of healing, celebrated… … Fig. 454. Medusa Head on a shield. Medusa Head was frequently used as an orna-ment for the centre of a shield. (Cf. GoRCONEiA.) Megalartia, Gr. ((ueyaAapTia). Festivalsheld at Delos in honour of Ceres, who wascalled Mcqalartos (MeyaKapTos) from her hav-ing bestowed bread on mankind. Megalesian…
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