Illustration
A basalt bust of Serapis, the Egyptian-Hellenistic god who was created in the reign of Ptolemy I (304-284 BCE) to create a link between the two cultures and religions of Greece and Egypt. From Rome, 2nd century CE. (Vatican Museums, Rome)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2016, January 22). Serapis. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4452/serapis/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Serapis." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 22, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4452/serapis/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Serapis." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Jan 2016. Web. 18 Apr 2024.
