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feast of bacchus , which symbolizes transformation or change, and are thus appropriate for a mausoleum, the original function of this building. in another great constantinian basilica, the church of the nativity in bethlehem the original mosaic floor with typical roman geometric motifs is partially preserved
century. the mosaic displays a variety of motifs including sea-creatures, birds, terrestrial beasts, fruits, flowers, trees and abstracts – designed to depict a terrestrial paradise of god's creation. superimposed on this scheme are two large tablets, tabulae ansatae, carrying inscriptions. a variety of fish...
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