Author: Woods, David

Source: Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, Volume 23, 1999 , pp. 1-24(24)

Publisher: Maney Publishing

Abstract:

It is normally assumed that Artemius was dux Aegypti at the time of his martyrdom at Antioch on 20 October 362. The present paper argues that Constantius II had actually promoted him as his magister equitum per Orientem about a year beforehand, just before his own death. In accordance with his anti-Christian bias, however, Ammianus Marcellinus conceals this fact in order to create a false association between Artemius and the disreputable bishop George of Alexandria, attacking not only the cult of martyrs in general but that of Artemius at Antioch in particular.

Document Type: Research Article

Publication date: 1999-01-01

More about this publication?

• Editorial Board
• Information for Authors
• Subscribe to this Title
• Information for Advertisers
• Terms & Conditions
• Top articles
• L&LSpotlight
• Virtual L&L
• ingentaconnect is not responsible for the content or availability of external websites

Related content

• In this: publication
• By this: publisher
• By this author: Woods, David

Website © Publishing Technology. Article copyright remains with the publisher, society or author(s) as specified within the article.

• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Information for advertisers