Byblian Aphrodite
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The Byblian Aphrodite is the name by which Baalat Gebal is referred to in Lucian’s De Dea Syria. In Roman times, rites focused on Adonis took place in her temple.
When
- First attested
- 200 CE
- Attested period
- 200 – 200
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in Lucian's De Dea Syria.
Relationships
- manifests as
- Baalat Gebal
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“The temple of Baalat Gebal is mentioned in Lucian’s De Dea Syria. She is referred to as the “Byblian Aphrodite” (Greek: Ἀφροδίτης Βυβλίης). Lucian states that in Roman times rites focused on Adonis took place in her temple”
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