Can an attribute identify a god with certainty?
Modern generated portraits and unproven museum captions should never be passed off as securely identified ancient cult images.
First tradition
Classical art often shows recognizable attributes such as Athena’s helmet or Fortuna’s rudder, but these symbols vary across objects and periods.
Second tradition
Egyptian representations may combine human and animal forms, and divine names may overlap. Context and inscriptions are especially important in avoiding errors.
How to compare responsibly
Look for inscriptions, excavation history, object date and scholarly catalogues before settling on a name.