
Syndexios
Ambianicus
He travelled to Juliomagus and engraved vases to the undefeated Sun Mithras for his brothers.
Biography of Ambianicus
- Ambianicus was a brother of the Mithraeum of Angers.
- Active c. 2nd – 3rd century in Juliomagus, Lugdunensis (Gallia).
It is assumed that Ambianicus or Ambianinus went to Lezoux where he had a small vase made and engraved in his name before leaving it as an ex-voto at the mithraeum of the vicus, at the end of a trip made for professional or private reasons.
Mentions
Goblet of Angers
The spherical ceramic cup found at the Mithraeum in Angers bears an inscription to the unconquered god Mithras.
---]M [---]Deo[ inuic]to Mytrh[ae
]s Genialis ciues Ambian[in]us (or Ambian[ic]us) exuoto d[edit
frat]ribus, omni loco, [ N]ama!
]s Genialis ciues Ambian[in]us (or Ambian[ic]us) exuoto d[edit
frat]ribus, omni loco, [ N]ama!
--- To the unconquered god Mytrha, [...]s (? son of) Genialis, Ambian citizen, gave in accordance with his vow, for his brethren(, ) in all places [...]. Glory!