Antinous: Boy Made God
Antinous: Boy Made God by R. R. R. Smith and M. Melfi offers a scholarly exploration of the life and deification of Antinous in ancient Rome. It traces his rise from a young companion to a revered divine figure, blending history, mythology, and cultural analysis to reveal the complexities of imperial worship and legacy.
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Antinous: Boy Made God examines the historical figure of Antinous, a young man whose life intersected with Roman emperors and whose death led to his deification.
The authors, R. R. R. Smith and M. Melfi, provide insights into the cultural and religious contexts of ancient Rome surrounding Antinous's story.
Through scholarly analysis, the book highlights the transformation of a mortal into a symbol of beauty and divinity in classical antiquity.
This work draws on archaeological and textual evidence to illuminate the enduring fascination with Antinous across centuries.
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