GCF Head of Janus by Georg Cornelius Freundorfner

I have carved this Skulpture in the Jear 2014.
Janus was originally a light-and sun-god, the male counterpart of Diana. He became the God of all origin, the beginning and the end, the inputs and outputs of doors and gates, the father of all things (including sources) and all the gods. His name belongs to the same word family as ianua, the Latin word for door. According to him, also the month of January is named. All calendar dates the beginnings symbolized (so-called Kalends) were dedicated to him. The Solemnity of Janus, the Agonium, was born on 9 Celebrated in January of the Roman calendar.

Janus was worshiped as the inventor of agriculture, the civil laws and liturgical customs. Particular importance was Janus for activities for which he should provide protection and support. He acted as mediator between men and gods

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