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While Christianity was the state religion of the Byzantine Empire, pagan imagery remained popular. Knowledge of classical literature, which often portrayed the lives of pagan gods and heroes, was considered a sign of culture and good education. This silver dish shows Eros, the Greek god of love, which advertised its owner's education. Byzantine, 6th century CE. From Turkey. (The British Museum, London).
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