Roman mosaic depicting Genius
Roman mosaic depicting the Genius. A Genius was a semi-divine, mortal being who endows a man with fertility, directs his fate, brings happiness, and is born with him. Object dated to the 2nd century CE.
The object was found in Aranjuez, central Spain. It is currently on display at the National Archaeological Museum of Madrid.
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