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Old 02-15-2007, 02:48 PM   #41
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This gives more info on the graffiti itself and a clearer picture- not in Pompeii, where there is little to suggest a Christian presence, but in Rome,as already said. There is little Christian in Pompeii other than one or two pieces of graffiti that are debated in terms of their meaning. Plenty of images of Priapus though.
The commentary suggests that the ass head is explained by an "old calumny" against Jews that they worshipped an ass. Isn't it more likely it comes from Heraclitus' rather well known aphorism that if donkeys had gods, the gods would have long ears?
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Old 02-15-2007, 02:52 PM   #42
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So I have heard and read that before the eruption of the volcano in pompeii in 79, there was graffiti of a man on a cross with the head of a donkey, futhermore there is someone bowing down worshiping it. Below the worshipper it says: 'Anaximenes worships his God'. I was wondering if I could get help in finding a picture of this graffiti. I have tried several times and havn't been sucessful. I am considering getting it tattooed onto my back. Any help would be great ~ Best regards - Eggnogstick
Somebody alert Lauri, she may have to change her handle to Donkey-on-a-Stick!
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