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James Blake Wiener
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published on 08 November 2017
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The interest in ancient Roman religions continued for several decades after Christianity became the official religion of the empire. At the end of the 4th century CE, it was actively revived by senatorial families like the Symmachi, whose name can be found on this ivory panel. Carved with great beauty and elegance, this panel dates from c. 400 CE. It depicts a priestess or initiate performing a rite at a pagan altar. It was once part of a hinged diptych. (Victoria & Albert Museum, London)

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, November 08). The Symmachi Panel. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7577/the-symmachi-panel/

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Wiener, James Blake. "The Symmachi Panel." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 08, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7577/the-symmachi-panel/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "The Symmachi Panel." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 08 Nov 2017. Web. 27 Jul 2024.

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