Pagan Collection (#5)

Apollo, of the kassel Apollo type, 2nd century (sculpture)
7308578 Apollo, of the kassel Apollo type, 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Apollo, of the kassel Apollo type)

Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste)
7207324 Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste). First tapestry in the series

Detail of the Statue of the godess Persephone, 2nd century
7145302 Detail of the Statue of the godess Persephone, 2nd century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
XIR155373 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863915 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

A unicorn or unicorn, mythological animal - Engraving from a work by Athanasius Kircher
GIA4784277 A unicorn or unicorn, mythological animal - Engraving from a work by Athanasius Kircher (1601-1680), Jesuite, orientalist and German scholar by Unknown Artist

Figurines of Asherah, Canaanite, 999-600 BC (clay)
BLP397802 Figurines of Asherah, Canaanite, 999-600 BC (clay) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ashtoreth, Ashera)

The Wild Hunt of Odin, 1872 (oil on canvas)
3086601 The Wild Hunt of Odin, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-92); 166x240.5 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian, out of copyright

A pagan belief, that holly was a symbol of fertility and eternal life, this took place on the Twelfth Night, burning holly tree branch was carried through the village, followed by a brass band

Apollo and Hyacinthos (Hyacinthe) Fresco by Andrea Appiani (1754-1817) Dim
LRI4601153 Apollo and Hyacinthos (Hyacinthe) Fresco by Andrea Appiani (1754-1817) Dim. 116x100 cm Milan, Pinacoteca di Brera by Appiani, Andrea the Elder (1754-1817); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Echo and Narcissus or Eco e Narciso, Book III, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses
STC415841 Echo and Narcissus or Eco e Narciso, Book III, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

The Lady and the Unicorn: Taste (tapestry)
XIR11821 The Lady and the Unicorn: Taste (tapestry) by French School, (15th century); 375x460 cm; Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny, Paris; (add.info.: The Lady has the Unicorn)

Figure of Baal, Canaanite (bronze)
BLP397823 Figure of Baal, Canaanite (bronze) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Hecht Museum, Haifa, Israel; (add.info.: God of war; ); Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Narcissus Sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), Italian manierist, 1548-1565 Dim
LRI4594120 Narcissus Sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), Italian manierist, 1548-1565 Dim. 149 cm. Florence. Museo Nazionale del Bargello by Cellini

Scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1873. Creator: Simmons, John (1823-1876)
Scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1873. Private Collection

Margarete Schon als Kriemhild in the Film Die Nibelungen: Kriemhild s
Margarete Schon als Kriemhild in the Film " Die Nibelungen: Kriemhilds Revenge" by Fritz Lang, 1924. Private Collection

Siegfrieds Farewell from Kriemhild, c. 1843. Creator: Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872)
Siegfrieds Farewell from Kriemhild, c.1843. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Loki at AEgirs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905
Loki at AE girs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Loki and Sigyn. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

A group of white cows going back to the village at dusk along a road of the Bagan Archaeological Zone, Myanmar

Dhammayan Gyi Temple at misty sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Ancient temples of Bagan at dawn, Bagan, Mandalay District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice Buddhist monks with red umbrellas walking to temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice Buddhist monks with red umbrellas walking away from temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice Buddhist monks with red umbrellas reading by temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old temples in Bagan before sunrise, UNESCO, Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Aerial view of golden Dhammayazika temple (AKA Dhammayazaka temple), UNESCO, Pwasaw, Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice monks studying inside a temple under big Buddha statue, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

A young monk reading by a window inside a temple, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old temple in Bagan and hot-air balloons at sunrise, UNESCO, Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

A young monk looking out of a window while studying inside a temple, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Novice monk studying inside a temple under big Buddha statue, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Novice monk holding a lit incense stick while praying inside a temple, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

A hot air balloon flying over Dhammayazika temple, UNESCO, Pwasaw, Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old pagodas amidst trees against sky during sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old pagoda amidst trees against purple sky during sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old pagoda amidst trees against orange sky during sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Silhouette of old pagoda against purple sky during sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Spectators look at the burning installation during a performance devoted to Maslenitsa in
Spectators look at the burning installation during a performance devoted to Maslenitsa, or Pancake Week, a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Nikola-Lenivets, Kaluga region

Burry Man, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland

Totem poles, Olkhon island, landscape near Khuzhir, Baikal lake, Russia

Myanmar (Burma), Old Bagan Town, Luxury Resort

View of the pagodas and temples of the ancient ruined city of Bagan (Pagan), &
View of the pagodas and temples of the ancient ruined city of Bagan (Pagan), & balloons at sunrise, Myanmar, (Burma)

Ancient temple city of Bagan (Pagan) & balloons at sunrise, Myanmar (Burma)

Armenia, Yerevan, Scenery near Garni

Balloon over Bagan at sunrise, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

Temples of Bagan at sunrise, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

Bagan at sunset, Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar)

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"Pagan: A Journey Through Ancient Mythology and Sacred Sites" Step into the realm of ancient gods and mystical beliefs as we explore the captivating world of paganism. From Odin on his majestic throne to Athena's statue in the Parthenon, these iconic symbols transport us back to a time when deities ruled supreme. Traveling northward, we find ourselves amidst the rugged beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands, where Skara Brae Prehistoric Village stands as a testament to our ancestors' spiritual connection with nature. Here, whispers from a distant past echo through stone walls, reminding us of humanity's deep-rooted ties to earth and sky. Turning our gaze towards literature, we delve into the pages of Beowulf manuscript - an epic saga that intertwines heroism and mythical creatures. This tale serves as a reminder that even in ancient times, stories held immense power in shaping belief systems. Intriguingly contrasting this heroic narrative is Dionysus or Bacchus seated upon his extravagant throne. The god of wine and revelry reminds us that pagan traditions encompassed both solemnity and celebration - embracing all facets of human existence. Journeying further across lands steeped in history, we arrive at Avebury stone circle in Wiltshire. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a mysterious monument shrouded in enigma; its purpose lost to time but still evoking awe-inspiring wonder within those who visit. Loki's brood emerges from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons painting by Rackham - mischievous beings embodying chaos amidst divine order. Their presence reminds us that paganism embraced complex narratives where light coexisted with darkness. Freia enchants us with her ethereal beauty depicted by Arthur Rackham for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie illustrations. Her allure symbolizes femininity intertwined with nature’s bounty – an embodiment of fertility revered by ancient cultures.