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Heroa

Scope note

Use for shrines or small chapels dedicated to a hero, demigod, or person of great dignity; may or may not be located over a grave.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30005888

Broader Terms used

shrines

Term used for

heroons
heroums
heroön

Equivalent Terms used

heroum

Created

13yrs ago

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