thesilicontribesman: Genii Cucullati, Housesteads Roman Fort, Northumberland, 13.5.18. These three R

thesilicontribesman: Genii Cucullati, Housesteads Roman Fort, Northumberland, 13.5.18. These three R
thesilicontribesman: Genii Cucullati, Housesteads Roman Fort, Northumberland, 13.5.18. These three R
thesilicontribesman: Genii Cucullati, Housesteads Roman Fort, Northumberland, 13.5.18. These three R

thesilicontribesman:

Genii Cucullati, Housesteads Roman Fort, Northumberland, 13.5.18.

These three Roman spirits wear hooded cloaks and were commonly worshipped across Northern Europe. The three carved figures were probably part of a household shrine. They may be associated with fertility.

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