Biography
of Martius Martialis
- Martius Martialis is attested as a Pater.
- Attested in the 2nd half of 2nd century.
- Attested in Augusta Treverorum, Belgica, Gallia in 2nd half of 2nd century (TNMM 747 and TNMM 525).
TNMP 154
Martius Martialis was a Pater of indigenous origin who offered two large limestone altars dedicated to Sol and Mithras respectively. He was a central figure in the community which, in the 3rd or 4th century, settled in a private house in the Altbachtal.
References
- Epigraphic Database Heidelberg. Altar with Sol’s head from Altbachtal in EDH.
- Epigraphic Database Heidelberg. Altar with Phrygian cap from Altbachtal in EDH.
- Alfred Shenington Geden. Altar with Sol’s head from Altbachtal in EDCS.
- Alfred Shenington Geden. Altar with Phrygian cap from Altbachtal in EDCS.
Attestations
Altar with Phrygian cap from Altbachtal
TNMM 525
The altar with a Phrygian cap and a dagger from Trier was erected by a Pater called Martius Martialis.
D[eo] I[nvicto] M[ithrae] / Martius / Martia/lis pater / in suo / posuit.
To the invincible god Mithras, Martius Martialis, Pater, in his domain, has deposited.
Altar with Sol’s head from Altbachtal
TNMM 747
This stone altar fround in Altbachtal bears an inscription by a certain Martius Martialis.
D[eo] i[nvicto] S[oli] / Martius Martialis / pater / in suo posuit.
To the invincible god Sol, Pater Martius Martialis put it in his own [expense].
