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Some thoughts on presumed Nymphaeum in Pećina near Vrana

David Štrmelj


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Abstract

This paper deals with the cult function of the cave Pećina near Vrana. Pećina is considered to be a nymphaeum, and in this pa­per new information on the previously found relief depicting nymphs is brought forward as well as all previously known finds connected to this location. Link between spatial appearance of the site and the suggested rituals is considered in the conclusion.

Keywords

Vrana; nymphaeum; cult area; ritual; cave; nymphs; cult

Hrčak ID:

237160

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/237160

Publication date:

21.4.2020.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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