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Syndexios

Doryphorus

Doryphorus gave his grade and name in a monumental candalabrum found in Rome.

  • Candelabrum of Doryphorus

    Candelabrum of Doryphorus
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Biography
of Doryphorus

TNMP 240

Little is known about Doryphorus other than the beautiful candalabrum found in Rome in 1803, in the Syrian Temple of Janicule. Vermasseren
If the inscription doesn’t tell us, Vermasseren does: "It is quite possible, that Doryphorus in the Syrian sanctuary dedicated this monument to Mithras. His name is also known from Ostia."

Mentions

Candelabrum of Doryphorus

This magnificent candelabrum was found in Rome in 1803, in the Syrian Temple of Janicule.

TNMM 682

Doryphorus pater.

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