Biography
of Gaius Iulius Crescens
- Gaius Iulius Crescens is attested as a member of a Mithraic community (syndexios) at the Mithräum von Friedberg.
- Attested in the 2nd – 3rd century.
- Attested in Taunum, Germania superior, Germania in 2nd – 3rd century (TNMM 646).
TNMP 221
Citizen of Gallic or Germanic origin, Gaius Iulius Crescens erected a sandstone altar, found lying on top of another altar dedicated to Sol invincible and bearing a dedication to the matrons engraved on the capital.
References
- Epigraphic Database Heidelberg. Altar of Gaius Iulius Crescens of Friedberg for Respectus in EDH.
- Hideo Ogowa (1978) Mithraic ladder symbols and the Friedberg Crater.
- Kb. Wd. Z. Ges. K. (1897) Ein drittes Mithraeum in Friedberg.
- Philippe Roy & Laurent Bricault (2021) Les cultes de Mithra dans l’Empire romain.
Attestations
Altar of Gaius Iulius Crescens of Friedberg for Respectus
TNMM 646
This fragmented altar of a certain Caius Iulius Crescens, found in the Mithraeum of Friedberg, bears an inscription to the Mother Goddesses.
Matron/is / C[aius] Iul[ius] Cresce/nis [sic] pro / Respecto / v[otum] s[olvit] l[ibens] l[aetus] m[erito].
To the Mother Goddesses, Caius Iulius Crescens, for Respectus, has willingly, joyfully and justly fulfilled his vow.
