Ancient Psychedelia: Alien Gods & Mushroom Goddesses
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  R: (55i) Justin II AE Pentanummium Large E Monogram c. 575 AD L: (55j) Maurice Tiberius c. 582-602 AD   R: (55k) Justin II & Sophia c. 565 - 578 AD Roman Parasols There are a number of instances where Rome used parasols to symbolize the mushroom, just like their Indian, Persian and Greek predecessors. Wall reliefs from the Musei Capitolini, Rome, show Hadron being greeted by Genius with mushrooms above (57a), and a marble relief of Augustus and his praetorian guard, c.100-200 AD, depict a mushroom parasol above (57b). Coins from Rome, c. 220 AD, with mushroom parasols above are also known (54r, s). Sometimes they are domes on temples, c. 220-250 AD (50g; 54q, t), and other times they are turrets on top of castles or fortresses (54a, b).  (57a) Hadrian being greeted by a Genius Musei Capitolini, Rome |
  R: (54s) Elagabalus sacrificing over altar; quadriga in background carrying eagle and Stone of Emesa c. 220 AD  (57b) Marble Relief of Augustus' Praetorian Guard c. 100-200 AD L: (54q) Vestals sacrificing over altar with two children; temple in background c. 200 AD    Middle: (50g) PISIDIA Antioch Gordian III c. 238-244 AD R: (54t) Temple with (2) columns; Juno seated within c. 250 AD L: (54a) City gate with (3) turrets c. 280-310 AD   R: (54b) City gate with (5) turrets (perimeter) c. 280-310 AD |
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