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Niskus
Niskus is a Romano-British culture, Romano-British river god, mentioned one time from a lead curse tablet inscription. The theonym is related to a local river deity linked to the River Hamble. It is possible that the origin of the theonym is connected with the ancient Greek word νῆξις - floating. Found on Creek Badnam in Southampton in 1982, this curse tablet from the Greco-Roman world was created in about 350 or 400 AD by Musonius, Muconius, a man angry at the mystery thief who stole his gold and silver coins. Latin Text: Translation: Lord Neptune (mythology), Neptune, I give you the man who has stolen the solidus and six argentioli of Muconius. So I give the names who took them away, whether male or female, whether boy or girl. So I give you, Niskus, and to Neptune the life, health, blood of him who has been privy to that taking-away. The mind which stole this and which has been privy to it, may you take it away. The thief who stole this, may you consume his blood and ta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamble Tablet
Hamble may refer to: * The River Hamble in Hampshire, England * Hamble aerodrome on the banks of the River Hamble. **Hamble-Warsash Ferry, a ferry service on the River Hamble * Hamble-le-Rice, a village on the river Hamble, close to the city of Southampton, England **Hamble railway station, serving Hamble-le-Rice ** Hamble Aerostructures Sports & Social Club F.C., an association football team in Hamble-le-Rice * Hamble, a doll featured on the BBC children's programme ''Play School (UK TV series), Play School'' and its Play School (Australian TV series), Australian adaptation * Fairey Hamble Baby, a seaplane designed by Fairey Aviation {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
