Posted on 03/30/2020 2:07:04 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
The object was listed in the George Petrie Catalogue compiled by the antiquarian William Wakeman in 1867. With the work of the Inventory Project, the object was identified in the Museum crypt and matched with its Petrie catalogue record...
The extent of the Roman influence in Ireland has long been debated. The Classical texts imply that due to Ireland's peripheral location, it was not a desirable destination. However the archaeological record has been helping to shed more light on the actual events of this time. Roman objects discovered in Irish contexts exist but they are relatively uncommon, and subsequently the finding of Roman objects generates great interest. The work of the Inventory Project has resulted in an increased identification of Roman material found in Irish contexts...
This figurine was discovered in the River Boyne, near Navan, Co. Meath. The river meanders past important archaeological sites such as Tara, Newgrange and Knowth. The discovery of the object in this area of rich archaeological and mythical heritage suggests significance. In Irish mythology the river was thought to be divine and born of the Goddess Boann. This belief in the divinity of rivers was also held by the Romans. The significance of the Boyne can be further exemplified by the fact that the river was known in the Roman Empire. Ptolemy included the Boyne on a 2nd century map and called it Buvinda. Further to this, Roman material has been found in nearby contexts including a wealth of Roman goods from both Newgrange and Tara, a bronze ladle from Bohermeen Bog, a Roman brooch and pottery from Randalstown, Co. Meath and further Roman pottery at the Boyne estuary. The discoveries of these objects demonstrate a Roman influence in this region.
(Excerpt) Read more at museum.ie ...
Roman Lar Figurine | P0752. Roman draped figure found in the Boyne near Navan - Presented to Dr. Petrie by Mr. Wakeman. | Copper alloy figurine (height approx. 8cm) of a youthful male wearing a knee length tunic with sash, possible boots and a wreath on his head. The left arm is held out in front of his body and the right arm extends above his head but is fractured at the wrist. | National Museum of Ireland
The Real history of Ireland & the Romans - during and after the Roman Empire
What did the Romans plan for Ireland?
deva victrix roman britain
Did the Romans attack ancient Ireland?
Drone flight over Drumanagh site, Loughshinny, Co. Dublin
Possibly a child’s toy or a statuette from a trophy?
Or it may be a depiction of a god, like cupid or other...............
Article does not mention how old they think the figure is. What century it is from.
Sorry, I edited out the explanation due to the 300 world limit.
A Catalogue of the Roman Coins from Newgrange, Co. Meath and Notes on the Coins and Related Finds
R. A. G. Carson and Claire O’Kelly
Proceedings of the Royal Irish Academy: Archaeology, Culture, History, Literature
Vol. 77 (1977), pp. 35-55
Published by: Royal Irish Academy
https://www.jstor.org/stable/25506335
Looks interesting. Maybe I’ll show the videos to my sons later.
Lars................Food and drink gods................
Excuse me, sir, can I give you a hand?
Interesting
Mark
Could the real story be the Irelands in Rome?
Bob Ireland ;^)
Looks like he was off a couple feet.
Colin Mochrie: I’m your anchor, Lars, Lars, Pants on Fars.
Colin Mochrie: I’m your anchor, Lars of the Mohicans.
You never knooe when or whair one’ll tarn up.
I didn’t find what I was looking for, but plan to try this next:
http://www.google.com/search?q=I+KNOW+MY+LOVE+%7C+TERRE+CELTICHE&tbm=vid
I’ve just finished the last one, Nick’s rejoinder, I basically got the order right by dumb luck. :^)
Good to know.
They do realize that the Irish have raided the British area since time immemorial?
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