This is #AntoniusSubia's suggestion for how a statue of #Antinous might have looked in an ancient temple ... with a real pink lotus budding from the top of his head and with real ivy leaves around his brow ... with every millimeter painted or gilded from head to toe ... inlaid gemstone eyes ... Imagine the colossal #Braschi #Antinoos/#Dionysus 3.3 m tall (11 feet) in a darkened temple with a sunray illuminating him. Temple of Antinous website: http://www.antinopolis.org/

No wars have been fought in the name of #Antinous, no one tortured or beheaded or burnt at the stake in his name. His religion embraces other deities and faiths. His ancient followers called him "The Most Great and Good God" and praised him for miracles of healing and love ... #Antinoos wears the Egyptian "HemHem" crown of divinity in this portrait by #Wolfkith based on the #Braschi statue.