Constantine’s City: the Early Days of a Christian Capital
Constantine’s City: the Early Days of a Christian Capital
Author(s): Albrecht BergerSubject(s): History, Ancient World, Theology and Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: Constantine the Great; religious policies; Constantinople; foundation; Constantinople; ancient statuary
Summary/Abstract: In his new city Constantinople, Constantine the Great established an imperial cult with pagan elements prevailing over Christian ones. This can be seen from a number of monuments and buildings, such as the Forum of Constantine with the emperor’s statue on a column, the Capitol, the emperor’s mausoleum, the Mesomphalon, and the temple of the city goddess Tyche.
- Issue Year: 2020
- Issue No: 10
- Page Range: 11-29
- Page Count: 19
- Language: English