Abstract
The period of the Roman Empire was responsible for producing considerable amounts of materials, which was perpetuated over the years. Among these figures of extensive materiality is Antinous (c. 110-130 CE), who was the favorite slave of Emperor Hadrian (76-138 CE). During a visit to Egypt, Antinous died drowned in the river Nile. After his death, Hadrian deified him and instituted a reli…