Statue of Antinous-Osiris
Statue of Antinous as Osiris, ca. 130-200 AD, from Canopus, Nile Delta, Egypt.
After the deification of his drowned lover Antinous, the new savior god Antinous-Osiris became popular and images of his likeness were erected across the empire. His worship offered a sense of community and the promise of transformation after death. Antinous is shown here in a traditional Egyptian pose and royal dress. Antinous-Osiris was believed to have healing powers and his veneration lasted long after the death of Hadrian.
Now in the Graeco-Roman Museum, Alexandria.
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