The Romans – Religious figurines

Initially, Roman religion was not anthropomorphic but it became so under the influence of the Greeks and the Etruscans The bronze statue of the Roman god Mercury, who was the protector of merchants and roads, is held in the collection of the museum The figurine of the goddess Venus was...

  • Initially, Roman religion was not anthropomorphic but it became so under the influence of the Greeks and the Etruscans
  • The bronze statue of the Roman god Mercury, who was the protector of merchants and roads, is held in the collection of the museum
  • The figurine of the goddess Venus was found headless and without both hands
  • Of particular significance are the tile-icons of horsemen from the Danube region and figurines of Venus made from lead
  • These tile-icons were commonly found around the Roman settlements of Sirmium and Viminacium