Mosso, A. (Angelo), 1846-1910 · London, Unwin · leaf 207
s cult. At Pompeii there is a painting representing the sacred myrtleof Aphrodite placed against an elegant column. In front is analtar for the sacrificial offerings, above it an amphora, below asyrinx, and higher up on the trunk a band with the dionisiacemblems. The gold ring (Fig. 88^, b) found… … FIG. 89a.—MOULD FOR CASTING VOTIVE AXES IX BROXZE. fruit is falling from the tree. Behind this woman is anotherfigure, kneeling and embracing a stone ; on the left is a bastvl,and a dove flies towards the sacred tree. VI. The double axe worshipped on the altars is the symbol of theruling power of…
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