Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
The pre-Islamic goddess Al-Lat
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="7Calbrey, post: 3497272, member: 38412"]Everything seems vague here. Ideas seem like mere suppositions. Sorry to say that, but we're used to talk with open heart. Out of respect, I wonder how can we easily link some myths with beliefs of a monotheist religion. We know that the ten commandments were revealed to Moses on a mountain. So what? Elagabalus has nothing to do here. His most referred name was also Helio gabalus { Mountain of the sun, or maybe worshiper of the sun).</p><p>As far as I know, Al Uzza was the Arab goddess of love, before Islam just like Astarte for the Phoenicians or Venus for the Romans.</p><p>I believe that the seated goddess on the OP coin is Roma. Any other opinion needs to be much more corroborated. Though Mythology studies myths, it remains a science or a branch of History. Myth and fiction in the large meaning would lead to ignorance. Sometimes , knowing too much could lead unwillingly to blindness. I don't know.. But we always ought to stick to strict scientific evidence in research with enough common sense and seriousness along with some modesty towards those who always know more than us.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="7Calbrey, post: 3497272, member: 38412"]Everything seems vague here. Ideas seem like mere suppositions. Sorry to say that, but we're used to talk with open heart. Out of respect, I wonder how can we easily link some myths with beliefs of a monotheist religion. We know that the ten commandments were revealed to Moses on a mountain. So what? Elagabalus has nothing to do here. His most referred name was also Helio gabalus { Mountain of the sun, or maybe worshiper of the sun). As far as I know, Al Uzza was the Arab goddess of love, before Islam just like Astarte for the Phoenicians or Venus for the Romans. I believe that the seated goddess on the OP coin is Roma. Any other opinion needs to be much more corroborated. Though Mythology studies myths, it remains a science or a branch of History. Myth and fiction in the large meaning would lead to ignorance. Sometimes , knowing too much could lead unwillingly to blindness. I don't know.. But we always ought to stick to strict scientific evidence in research with enough common sense and seriousness along with some modesty towards those who always know more than us.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
The pre-Islamic goddess Al-Lat
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...