Illustration
Head from a bronze cult statue of Anahita, a local goddess shown here in the guise of Aphrodite. From Satala, Armenia minor. Circa 200-100 BCE. (The British Museum, London)
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.
Related Images
Definition
Anahita
Anahita is the ancient Persian goddess of fertility, water, health...
Article
Egyptian Gods - The Complete List
The gods and goddesses of Ancient Egypt were an integral part of...
Definition
Ancient Armenia
Ancient Armenia, located in the south Caucasus area of Eurasia...
Definition
Arsacid Dynasty of Armenia
The Arsacid (Arshakuni) dynasty of Armenia ruled that kingdom from...
Article
The Early Christianization of Armenia
The Christianization of Armenia began with the work of Syrian apostles...
Definition
Tiridates I of Armenia
Tiridates I (Trdat I) ruled as the king of Armenia from 63 to either...
Cite This Work
APA Style
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, May 12). Head of the Goddess Anahita. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5064/head-of-the-goddess-anahita/
Chicago Style
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Head of the Goddess Anahita." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 12, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5064/head-of-the-goddess-anahita/.
MLA Style
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Head of the Goddess Anahita." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 May 2016. Web. 25 Jun 2022.
