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The aim is to analyze the sacrificial scene in the Julius Terentius Fresco and its iconographical elements.

April 3, 2026Open Access

A Study of the Sacrificial Scene of the Julius Terentius Fresco

Key Points

The aim is to analyze the sacrificial scene in the Julius Terentius Fresco and its iconographical elements.
Exploration of the imagery within the fresco
Comparison with other known iconographies from Dura Europos
Focus on the depiction of the military tribune and his army during the rite
Identification of the three deities depicted in the fresco
Detailed analysis of the ritual actions performed by Terentius and his army
Insights into the significance of the sacrificial scene in the context of Dura Europos

Abstract

The Julius Terentius Fresco, one of the most important works found in Dura Europos, shows the military tribune Julius Terentius performing a rite dedicated to the three gods represented in the upper left-hand part of the work. Previous studies have focused on identifying the deities by comparing them with other iconographies found in Dura Europos and the surrounding areas. However, the depiction of Terentius, together with his army, performing the rite has not been investigated. This paper examines the meaning and iconographical characteristics of this fresco, focusing especially on the sacrificial scene.

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Michio Sakata (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cf5d885a333a821460b667 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5356/jorient.65.2_93

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