Pictures: Pagan-Cult Worship Objects Found
Man or Woman's Face?
Whether a cup recently found in Israel (pictured) bears the image of a woman or a man "depends upon the beholder," said archaeologist Edwin van den Brink.
"This item comes from a tradition of Anatolian-Syrian cups," van den Brink added.
"The face was part of a vessel in which libations were offered to the god or goddess of that temple. It is not assumed to be a face of the god or goddess, but is probably of one of the worshipers who gave this as a gift to the gods."
Published June 16, 2010
