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title: Alexamenos Graffito
author: Jens Rost
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15852/alexamenos-graffito/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Alexamenos Graffito

_Authored by Jens Rost_

## Image File

[![Alexamenos Graffito](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15852.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15852.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Alexamenos graffito is a satirical representation of Christian worship, depicting a man worshiping a crucified donkey. The inscription reads: "Alexamenos respects his [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/)". [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/), c. 85 to 3rd century CE.

Palatine Hill, Rome.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Rost, J. (2022, May 12). Alexamenos Graffito. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15852/alexamenos-graffito/>
### Chicago
Rost, Jens. "Alexamenos Graffito." *World History Encyclopedia*, May 12, 2022. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15852/alexamenos-graffito/>.
### MLA
Rost, Jens. "Alexamenos Graffito." *World History Encyclopedia*, 12 May 2022, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15852/alexamenos-graffito/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://flickr.com/photos/56380734@N05/6672991419/) by **Jens Rost**. Submitted by [Ibolya Horváth](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/horvath.ibolya/ "User Page: Ibolya Horváth"), published on 12 May 2022. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.