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THE CYPRIOT APHRODITE CULT: PAPHOS, RANTIDI, AND SAINT BARNABAS.
- Source :
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Journal of Near Eastern Studies . Jan2005, Vol. 64 Issue 1, p23-44. 22p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- Presents an archaeological discussion of the cult of the fertility goddess Aphrodite originating from Cyprus. Archaeological evidence for the sanctuary of the goddess at Palaiapaphos; Cultic activity at the sanctuary; Male consort of the Cypriot Aphrodite; Rantidi, the sanctuary of the Paphian Aphrodite's consort; Reference to the Paphos/Rantidi cult in the ancient text known as the Acts of Barnabas.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00222968
- Volume :
- 64
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Near Eastern Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 15876039
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1086/429165