Tyche of Constantinople
The Tyche of Constantinople was the deity of fortune (Tyche) who embodied the guardianship (tutela) of the city of Constantinople in the Roman Imperial era. Her attributes included the mural crown, cornucopia, a ship's prow, and a spear. She was depicted standing or seated on a throne.
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When
- First attested
- 330 CE
- Attested period
- 200 – 500
- Historical notes
- Appears on silver medallions in 330 AD to commemorate Constantine's inauguration day. Continues to appear in art into the 6th century.
Relationships
- syncretized with
- Cybele, Rhea-Cybele, Flora
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“The Tyche of Constantinople was the deity of fortune (Tyche) who embodied the guardianship (tutela) of the city of Constantinople in the Roman Imperial era. Malalas says that her name was Anthousa (Roman equivalent Flora).”
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“Amin mentions that the attributes of the Tyche of Constantinople included a cornucopia. Tyche was still a figure in Constantinople, depicted on coins well into early Christian Rome. Matheson argues that the Tyche of Constantinople replaced the one of Antioch as the typical representation.”
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