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09-Dec-2016 Dick Osseman

Istanbul Arch Museum dec 2016 0762.jpg

Gravestone of Stratonika, daughter of Apollonios. Marble, Altıyol. Hellenistic, 3rd century BC. Inscription: “This gravestone belongs to Stratonika, her mother’s namesake, who died at the age she would become a bride; she was struck down by the murderous Moira, instead of composing wedding songs, she is making a journey to Hades, sent by her fiancé, Peuthes.As for me, Apollonios, the father, o wise wayfarer, I am telling you the truth […]. Inv. 5055

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