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| Keywords: Roman - Zeus Labraundos - Walters 542610.jpg Many religions were syncretistic meaning that as they grew and came into contact with other religions they adopted new beliefs and modified their practices to reflect their changing environment Both Greek and Roman religious beliefs were deeply influenced by the so-called mystery religions of the East including the Egyptian cult of Isis which revealed beliefs and practices to the initiated that remained unexplained or mysterious to the uninitiated Most popular Roman cults had associations with these mystery religions and included the prospect of an afterlife Zeus Labraundos was a local version of Zeus from Mylasa in Caria southwestern Asia Minor of whom very few representations exist except on Roman coins The front of his apron-like garment is decorated with images of divinities and astral symbols On his head he wears a tall headdress with lotus elements reflecting Egyptian influences and the eagle of Zeus at the front century 1 AD bronze cm 13 9 4 9 4 9 accession number 54 2610 31368 Dr Frederick G Stern Potomac Maryland date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Gift of Dr Frederick G Stern 1984 place of origin Rome Italy Walters Art Museum license Ancient Roman sculptures in the Walters Art Museum Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review | ||||
