The feminine protomai from Gela: an interpretation proposal

Authors

  • Elaine Farias Veloso Hirata Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia da Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2448-1750.revmae.1992.108992

Keywords:

Greek Mask Protomo, Mediterranean Archaeology, Religion, Sicily, Gela, Chthonian divinities

Abstract

This study confronts the spatial distribution patterns of the Greek protomai recovered at Gela — colony founded by oecists from Rhodes and Crete — and Rhodes. The analysis of the contextual evidence points out the specialized function assumed by this artifact at Gela and the Geloan hinterland: the protome is one of the most frequent agalma found in Demeter’s sanctuaries. The funerary function customary attested in Rhodian sites (Camiros, Ialisos) is insignificant in Sicily.

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Author Biography

  • Elaine Farias Veloso Hirata, Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia da Universidade de São Paulo
    Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia da Universidade de São Paulo

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Published

1992-12-13

Issue

No. 2 (1992)

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Articles

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Copyright (c) 1992 Elaine Farias Veloso Hirata

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How to Cite

HIRATA, Elaine Farias Veloso. The feminine protomai from Gela: an interpretation proposal. Revista do Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia, São Paulo, Brasil, n. 2, p. 49–61, 1992. DOI: 10.11606/issn.2448-1750.revmae.1992.108992. Disponível em: https://www.journals.usp.br/revmae/article/view/108992.. Acesso em: 18 may. 2024.