The mosaic in the crypt of the Basilica in Aquileia from the IVth century shows, among other things, the fight between the rooster (symbol of light/day) and the turtle (Symbol for darkness/night). The rooster is considered, among other things, a symbol of Christian vigilance, including the resurrection. It heralds the new day and crowns many church towers to this day. The turtle, on the other hand, is considered a creature of the underworld. The Italian word for turtle (Tartaruga) is the same as the ancient Greek word tartarus, the name for the underworld. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Photos   |   Material: Papier   |   Country of origin: Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy   |   Artist: Guiseppe Ghedina | Similar pieces