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ELUS0054

Elusa (Haluza), 400 CE - 475 CE. Tombstone. Funerary (Epitaph).

Transcription

Θάρσι Ἄαμερος Οὐάελος οὐδὶς ἀθάνατος

Translation

Courage, 'Amir, son of Wa'il, no one is immortal

Diplomatic

[no diplomatic]

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Notes
The word Ἄαμερος could be the title "Emir" instead of the name 'Amir.' The editor thinks that the use of common formula "Courage" and "no one is immortal" mark tombstones in this group as pre-Christian.

Languages

Greek

Dimensions

H: 37 cm; W: 31.5 cm; D: 6.5 cm

Date

400 CE to 475 CE

Current location

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Bibliography

Source of diplomatic

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Source of transcription

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Source of translation

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Other sources

  • Kirk, G.E., and Philippe Gignoux. “Greek Funerary Inscriptions and Ostraca from Elusa.” ’Atiqot 28 (1996): 171–86. insc 171.
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