Lunus

The moon as a male deity, worshiped at Carrhae (Harran, Turkey). See Men.

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Iconography

On imperial coins from the Near East Lunus is depicted as the head of a youth wearing a Phrygian hat, but also as a figure with a lance, wreath, shell, etc. Typically he has a crescent at his back, around his neck, or in his hand.

References

Source

  • Caracalla, vi, 6; vii, 3; comp. Tertullian. Apologeticus, 15.