The temple believed to have been dedicated to Mercury also possesses imagery linked to Bacchus, in addition to the presence of symbols such as the caduceus belonging Mercury. This has led to the temple being referred to in conjunction with both deities.
Creator
Emma Loosley
Date of Visit
March 1997
Contributor
Emma Loosley
Rights
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Type
Architecture
Tags
Architecture, Baalbek, Bacchus, Lebanon, Mercury, Pagan, Roman, Sculpture, Temple
Collection
Citation
Emma Loosley, “The Temple of Mercury (also known as the Temple of Bacchus), Baalbek,” Architecture and Asceticism, accessed April 19, 2024, https://architectureandasceticism.exeter.ac.uk/items/show/200.