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Anthropomorphic amulets from Viminacium
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The paper focuses on a group of five anthropomorphic pendants, deposited in
graves of sub-adult and female individuals, discovered in cemeteries of
ancient Viminacium (Serbia). The selection of raw materials (jet and amber),
as well as other parts of the necklaces these pendants were incorporated in,
suggest their apotropaic character. Various data sources have been employed
in order to answer questions regarding the identification of the depicted
beings, reasons for their usage by certain population groups, etc. A
comparison has been made with analogous specimens from across the Roman
world, which are not numerous but are prominently widespread. Three examples
from Viminacium originate from recent archaeological campaigns, meaning that
osteological material was available for analysis.
Title: Anthropomorphic amulets from Viminacium
Description:
The paper focuses on a group of five anthropomorphic pendants, deposited in
graves of sub-adult and female individuals, discovered in cemeteries of
ancient Viminacium (Serbia).
The selection of raw materials (jet and amber),
as well as other parts of the necklaces these pendants were incorporated in,
suggest their apotropaic character.
Various data sources have been employed
in order to answer questions regarding the identification of the depicted
beings, reasons for their usage by certain population groups, etc.
A
comparison has been made with analogous specimens from across the Roman
world, which are not numerous but are prominently widespread.
Three examples
from Viminacium originate from recent archaeological campaigns, meaning that
osteological material was available for analysis.
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