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Paestum

ITALY · CAMPANIA · 6TH C. BC

«Doric temples, Magna Graecia voices»

◆ cultic voice

Priestess of Hera Argiva

hiereia of Hera at the Heraion

A well-attested cultic role. The specific name of the individual priestess is being discussed with Parco Archeologico di Paestum e Velia; in the meantime, the voice speaks as the role the sources hand down.

◆ In dialogue with Parco Archeologico di Paestum e Velia

For now the voice speaks as hiereia of Hera at the Heraion. The definitive name of the person will be confirmed with Parco Archeologico di Paestum e Velia before public launch.

Sources

ArchaeologyHeraion at the Mouth of the Sele — extra-urban sanctuary of Hera Argiva
InscriptionSilver lamina with dedication to Hera, Heraion del Sele ◆ source to be verified online
MuseumFemale votive figurines with inscription ΗΡ/ΗΡΑ — Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Paestum

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