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Italy, Aquileia - mosaic floor
Ram and battle between Cock and Tortoise. The Cock is symbol of the light of a new day, thus representing Christ, the "light of the world". The tortoise, whose Greek name means "dweller of the darkness", is instead of the symbol of Evil.
Post-Theodorian North hall (middle of the 4th century)
Keywords: Ram cock tortoise

Italy, Aquileia - mosaic floor

Ram and battle between Cock and Tortoise. The Cock is symbol of the light of a new day, thus representing Christ, the "light of the world". The tortoise, whose Greek name means "dweller of the darkness", is instead of the symbol of Evil.
Post-Theodorian North hall (middle of the 4th century)

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Album name:J. B. / Ancient Sites Photo Gallery
Keywords:Ram / cock / tortoise
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Date added:Feb 18, 2012
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