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Caius Sorex


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Caius Norbanus Sorex was an actor who lived in Italy and was active at Pompeii and Nemi during the time of Augustus.

Caius Norbanus Sorex Herma with the portrait of an actor Caius Norbanus Sorex Naples

Sorex is depicted in an inscribed bronze herm portrait discovered in the precinct of the Temple of Isis at Pompeii. The herm, located in the southwest corner of the portico was most likely a votive offering to the goddess. The inscription reads:

Sorex is also attested on the inscribed support for another herm found in the Eumachia building on the forum of Pompeii and another at the sanctuary of Diana in Nemi.

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