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Celtic Three-Headed Deity
carved limestone, traces of polychromy
c. 200 CE
Gallo-Roman culture
France

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Rare limestone bust depicting a Celtic three-headed (trifrons) deity. The bearded face with narrow, straight mouths, long nose and four bulging, almond-shaped eyes. The central face shares each eye with the neighbouring faces. The beard is drilled to depict curls. The back is rough which suggests that the bust was part of a very sculptural relief. Three-headed deities as the present one were found especially in Gaul. See for reference the column and the trifrons Faubourg de Laon in the museum of Reims. The busts most probably represents the Celtic god Lugus. The Celts’ tendency to imagine gods in triads could explain the trifrons. It also stands for the Celts as a symbolic expression of an all-overlooking deity. In any case busts like this are the predecessor of the Christian Holy Trinity. With some color remains. Possibly from the region of Reims.
October 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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Gilded Consorts | Inside the political and spiritual marriage of Mercury and Rosmerta, "The Great Provider."

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Gilded Consorts
Inside the political and spiritual marriage of Mercury and Rosmerta
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October 6, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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D'où cette carte d'après d'anciennes données, diffusée naguère sur la croix noire.
Carte de France de la répartition des "dénominations de Noël en galloroman d'après ALF 914, fin 19e siècle" : Noël, Nadal, Nuvé, Tsavenda.
December 27, 2024 at 2:47 AM
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Watercolor and ink, Grannus. A Gaulish god. #lineandwash #watercolor #ink #watercolorandink #painting #art #celtic #galloroman #myth
December 10, 2025 at 4:07 AM
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Archaeoethnologica: The exvotes of Chamalières - Book / exvotos de Chamalières - Livro

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February 14, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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Archaeoethnologica: The exvotes of Chamalières - Book / exvotos de Chamalières - Livro

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February 14, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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Archaeoethnologica: The exvotes of Chamalières - Book / exvotos de Chamalières - Livro

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February 14, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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Archaeoethnologica: The exvotes of Chamalières - Book / exvotos de Chamalières - Livro

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February 14, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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Archaeoethnologica: The exvotes of Chamalières - Book / exvotos de Chamalières - Livro

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February 14, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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Archaeoethnologica: The exvotes of Chamalières - Book / exvotos de Chamalières - Livro

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February 14, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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Archaeoethnologica: The exvotes of Chamalières - Book / exvotos de Chamalières - Livro

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February 14, 2026 at 2:21 AM
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I remember a few years ago they had to stop construction works near my house because they found a galloroman cemetery where they excavated for the building's foundations
March 7, 2025 at 6:08 AM
A few #romanmosaics beauties from my visit to @NarboVia_fr in Narbonne, the first Roman City established out of Italy in 118 BC, whereas Italica in Spain was founded in 216 BC... Go figure...😜
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August 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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On the bus, filled with eager middle schoolers, headed to the northernmost reaches of the #GalloRoman world. #Trier #Germany
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December 9, 2024 at 6:47 AM
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"Un quartier romain complet, des mosaïques et des demeures, préservé intact depuis dix-huit siècles suite à un incendie violent au IIe siècle à Sainte-Colombe dans le Rhône."
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On pensait avoir tout fouillé de la Gaule romaine : près de Vienne, un incendie a conservé un quartier entier intact depuis 1800 ans
À Sainte-Colombe, près de Vienne, une fouille archéologique de routine a révélé un quartier romain entier figé depuis près de 1 800 ans. Un incendie ancien a préservé intact ce secteur avec ses boutiq...
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June 29, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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"Les fouilles menées sur le site majeur de la cité antique d’Elusa, une capitale oubliée sous les vignes du Gers, ont mis au jour une vaste mosaïque polychrome du IVe siècle"
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Les ouvriers creusaient les fondations d'un chantier : ils sont tombés sur une mosaïque romaine intacte depuis 1700 ans
En juin 2026, des ouvriers ont découvert une mosaïque romaine remarquablement conservée sous les terres du Gers. Cette découverte exceptionnelle révèle l'splendeur cachée d'Elusa, ancienne capitale ro...
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June 22, 2026 at 7:50 PM