Dexiosis

Today, Dexiosis is a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people in society. Its impact ranges from the personal to the global level, influencing decisions, trends and opinions. Dexiosis has aroused the interest of researchers, academics, professionals and the general public, who seek to understand its implications, causes and possible solutions. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Dexiosis, analyzing its importance, evolution and debates that it currently generates.

King Mithridates I Callinicus or Antiochus I of Commagene shaking hands with Hercules
Dexiosis on Attic Lekythos 5th century BCE

Dexiosis (Greek: δεξίωσις dexiōsis, 'greeting' to δεξιόομαι dexioomai‚ 'to give (someone) the right (hand)' δεξιός, dexios 'right'; Latin: dextrarum iunctio‚ 'joining together of the right hands'), in the fine arts, is the representation of two people offering each other their right hand.[1]

The dexiosis reliefs from Commagene are well known in which the then ruler is shown shaking hands with gods. Dexiosis reliefs are also known from Roman gravestones, which show the deceased with their spouses.[2] Similarly, dexiosis reliefs are found on ancient coins and are they are intended to show bonds between two cities by shaking hands.

Portrayals of dexiosis are also known from much earlier times on vase paintings.

References

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  1. ^ Stelae and vases showing Dexiosis instances Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  2. ^ Nevzat Çevik (2014), "Nemrud Dağ of Commagene: Dexiosis of East and West", Art et civilisation de l'orient hellénisé: Rencontres et échanges culturels d'Alexandre aux Sassanides, Picard, pp. 185–190, ISBN 978-2-70-8409835.