Șarpele Glykon descoperit la Constanța, zeul inventat de un profet fals. De ce este sculptura unică în lume? • Newsweek România

The Glykon snake, discovered in Tomis (modern Constanța), represents a unique deity invented by a false prophet nearly 2,000 years ago. This marble sculpture, found in 1962, is notable for its artistic quality and dimensions, depicting a creature with a snake body, a lamb's head, human features, and a lion's tail. Glykon was worshipped as a fertility god, gaining popularity across the Roman Empire, particularly in Asia Minor and the Black Sea region. The cult was established by Alexander of Abonoteichos, who misled many into believing Glykon was a real divine entity. Despite its decline after Alexander's death around 171 AD, Glykon's influence persisted for at least another century, even attracting the attention of emperors like Marcus Aurelius. The sculpture remains unmatched in artistic execution compared to other finds in Asia Minor.