Garden Statuette of Silvanus

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James Blake Wiener
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This statuette of the Roman god Silvanus dates from the 1st century CE, and it is made from marble. In ancient times, the garden represented a tamed space — a small-scale version of nature. Its fertility and abundance spoiled over into the rest of the house, and was guarded and stimulated by gods like Silvanus, protector of forests and their bounty. (Museo Arqueológico Nacional, Madrid)

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, October 31). Garden Statuette of Silvanus. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7509/garden-statuette-of-silvanus/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Garden Statuette of Silvanus." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified October 31, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7509/garden-statuette-of-silvanus/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Garden Statuette of Silvanus." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 31 Oct 2017. Web. 21 Feb 2025.

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