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Hand of Sabazius 

Hand of Sabazius

Hand of Sabazius

Bronze

House of Magic Rites, Pompeii

Nestled in this hand is Sabazius, god of fertility, surrounded by symbols of regeneration — pinecone, snake, bird, nursing mother. The fingers form a gesture of blessing. Worship of Sabazius probably came to Pompeii with gladiators from Thrace, a region north-east of Greece.

SAP No: 10486

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Map showing where the hand of Sabazius was found

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