Gravestone with symposium scene

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This tombstone proudly bears an inscription declaring its occupant as "Dionysodoros, son of Suros". The Greek symposium was a vibrant gathering place for aristocratic men, where they socialized, shared stories and had a great time together. This dynamic nature might be the reason it appears so frequently on Hellenistic tombstones - Hellenistic funeral art consistently emphasizes the life of the deceased individual.