Corbridge (3): gods and dieties

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The collection of altars found at Corbridge speaks to the diversity of the people who lived there and of their religion.

A remarkable triple devotion to Jupiter Dolichenus (a Syrian Sky Deity); Caelestis Brigantia (a diety of the local Brigantian tribe) and to Sulis (Goddess of health)
A remarkable triple devotion to Jupiter Dolichenus (a Syrian Sky Deity); Caelestis Brigantia (a diety of the local Brigantian tribe) and to Sulis (Goddess of health)

 

Juno (3rd century)
Juno (3rd century)

 

Hercules and the Hydra. Hercules was revered by many soldiers
Hercules and the Hydra. Hercules was revered by many soldiers

 

Jupiter
Jupiter

 

Minerva
Minerva
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I am semi-retired after a career in medical sciences. I now work from home doing independent research and consultancy amongst other things. One advantage of this is that I do have time to indulge my interests including birdwatching, natural history, steam trains and history particularly ancient history.

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