Biography
of Doryphorus
- Doryphorus is attested as a Pater.
- Attested at Roma, Latium, Italia in 1st half of 2nd century (TNMM 682).
TNMP 240
Little is known about Doryphorus other than the beautiful candalabrum found in Rome in 1803, in the Syrian Temple of Janicule. Vermasseren
If the inscription doesn’t tell us, Vermasseren does: "It is quite possible, that Doryphorus in the Syrian sanctuary dedicated this monument to Mithras. His name is also known from Ostia."
References
- Alfred Shenington Geden. Candelabrum of Doryphorus in EDCS.
- Musée du Louvre (2023) candélabre.
Attestations
Candelabrum of Doryphorus
TNMM 682
This magnificent candelabrum was found in Rome in 1803, in the Syrian Temple of Janicule.
Doryphorus pater.
