Statue of Osiris-Antinous

10 days left

Invest in History Education

By supporting our charity World History Foundation, you're investing in the future of history education. Your donation helps us empower the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to understand the world around them. Help us start the new year ready to publish more reliable historical information, free for everyone.
$3081 / $10000

Illustration

John Tuttle
by
published on 06 October 2017
Subscribe to author
Statue of Osiris-Antinous Download Full Size Image

The marble statue depicts a man named Antinous and dates back to the Imperial Roman Period of Egypt late in the reign of Emperor Hadrian, about 131-138 CE. Hadrian actually founded and named a city, Antinopolis, after Antinous' death in 130 CE. Antinous was soon being worshipped as a deity. His cult figure was known as Osiris-Antinous. (Gregorian Egyptian Museum, Vatican Museums, Rome)

Remove Ads
Advertisement
Subscribe to this author

About the Author

John Tuttle
John Tuttle is a Catholic man working as a freelance writer, photographer, and history enthusiast. Based out of Illinois, he has been published on Ancient Origins, ZME Science, and War History Online.

Cite This Work

APA Style

Tuttle, J. (2017, October 06). Statue of Osiris-Antinous. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7377/statue-of-osiris-antinous/

Chicago Style

Tuttle, John. "Statue of Osiris-Antinous." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 06, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7377/statue-of-osiris-antinous/.

MLA Style

Tuttle, John. "Statue of Osiris-Antinous." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 06 Oct 2017. Web. 21 Dec 2024.

Membership