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title: Demeter Holding a Torch
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4796/demeter-holding-a-torch/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Demeter Holding a Torch

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Demeter Holding a Torch](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4796.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4796.jpg)

## Image Caption

Small statue of [Demeter](https://www.worldhistory.org/demeter/) holding a torch. Set on a [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) funerary altar with Latin inscription for "Annia Isiada". Formerly in the collection of Duc De Blacas. Presented to the British Museum by Sir J. S. Gaskoin in 1836 CE. From [Athens](https://www.worldhistory.org/Athens/). Roman, 2nd century CE. The British Museum, London.

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, March 31). Demeter Holding a Torch. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4796/demeter-holding-a-torch/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Demeter Holding a Torch." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 31, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4796/demeter-holding-a-torch/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Demeter Holding a Torch." *World History Encyclopedia*, 31 Mar 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4796/demeter-holding-a-torch/>.

## License & Copyright

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