Abstract
The sun and fertility god Elagabal held a prominent place in the Roman pantheon for a short period. Among his symbolic attributes, a conical stone stood out. Coinage depicts objects resembling "umbrellas" framing the baetyl. The article emphasizes the ceremonial significance of Elagabalus's "umbrellas".
Keywords
ancient religion, Roman Empire, numismatics, Elagabalus, umbrella.
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