Syndexios
Lucius Septimius Archelaus
A freedman of Septimius Severus, he was Pater and priest of the invincible Mithras, as mentioned in a marble inscription found in Rome.
Inscription of Septimius ArchelausLes Cultes de Mithra dans l’Empire Romain
Biography
of Lucius Septimius Archelaus
- Lucius Septimius Archelaus is attested as a Pater.
- Attested in the 1st quarter of 3rd century.
- Attested in Roma, Latium, Italia in 1st quarter of 3rd century (TNMM 453).
TNMP 40
An inscription mentions that he was Pater et sacerdos of the invincible Mithras. He was married to Cosia Primitiva, whom he calls a worthy wife, and was of the house of Augustus. He was active in the city of Rome about the beginning of the second century.
—Bricault; Roy (2021) Les cultes de Mithra dans l'Empire romain
References
- Epigraphik-Datenbank Clauss / Slaby. Funerary plaque of Septimius Archelaus in EDCS.
Attestations
Funerary plaque of Septimius Archelaus
TNMM 453
Marble funerary plaque erected by Lucius Septimius Archelaus, a Pater and priest of Mithras, for himself, his wife, and their freedmen and descendants.
D[is] M[anibus] / L. Septimius Aug[ustorum trium] lib[ertus] Archelaus / pater et sacerdos invicti / Mithrae domus Augustanae / fecit sibi et Cosiae Primitivae / coniugi benemerenti libertis liberta/busque posterisq[ue] eorum.
To the gods Manes. Lucius Septimius Archelaus, freedman of the three Augustans, Father and priest of the invincible Mithras, of the house of Augustus, made [this plaque] for him and Cosia Primitiva, his deserving wife, for their freedmen and freedwomen and for their posterity.
