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Apollo Collection (page 47)

"Apollo: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmos and Beyond" In the intricate lines etched on a palmistry map of the hand

Background imageApollo Collection: Remains of the Temple of Apollo

Remains of the Temple of Apollo, near Naxos town, island of Naxos, Cyclades, Greece, Europe

Background imageApollo Collection: Temple of Apollo

Temple of Apollo, Delphi, Greece, Europe

Background imageApollo Collection: Exterior of the Apollo Theatre illuminated at night, Shaftesbury Avenue

Exterior of the Apollo Theatre illuminated at night, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageApollo Collection: Temple of Apollo, Kourion (Curium) (Kurion), Cyprus, Mediterranean, Europe

Temple of Apollo, Kourion (Curium) (Kurion), Cyprus, Mediterranean, Europe

Background imageApollo Collection: Marsyas and Apollo

Marsyas and Apollo
The satyr Marsyas reckons hes a better flautist than Apollo, but after he loses a contest, Apollo flays him alive : nymphs mourning him make a river with their tears

Background imageApollo Collection: Fashion September 1832

Fashion September 1832
Presumably evening gowns? they are made of mousselaine & tulle adorned with ribbons at the shoulder. Both ladies wear black slippers, one has a blue scarf round her neck

Background imageApollo Collection: Pompeii / Temple of Apollo

Pompeii / Temple of Apollo
Pompeii Yesterday and Today The Temple of Apollo

Background imageApollo Collection: COSTUME 1837-8 / LEECH

COSTUME 1837-8 / LEECH
A working girl imitates the genteel accomplishments of young ladies. Her dress is low cut with puffed sleeves & is worn with a coarse apron. Both women wear pattens

Background imageApollo Collection: Hair, Hats & Canezous

Hair, Hats & Canezous
Front & back views of: Apollo knot coiffure adorned with an arrow; a wide brimmed bonnet with plumes & decorative detailing under the brim & a lace canezou (cape style)

Background imageApollo Collection: Apollo Flays Marsyas

Apollo Flays Marsyas
Lyre-player Apollo is challenged to a musical duel by flute-player Marsyas; when he wins (by a nasty trick) he flays his presumptuous rival alive

Background imageApollo Collection: Belvedere Apollo

Belvedere Apollo

Background imageApollo Collection: Muses and Apollo

Muses and Apollo
The Nine Muses dance with their patron and friend, Apollo (known as Apollo Musagete when playing this role)

Background imageApollo Collection: Roman Shrine of Apollo

Roman Shrine of Apollo
Sanctuary dedicated to Apollo (hence the lyre on the roof of the temple.)

Background imageApollo Collection: Pan, Sylvanus & Apollo

Pan, Sylvanus & Apollo
Gallus (Virgils patron), unhappy in love, is comforted by Pan, Sylvanus & Apollo

Background imageApollo Collection: CASSANDRA

CASSANDRA, daughter of Priam & Hecuba, Trojan royals : prophetess, but when Apollo failed to ravish her, he fixed it that no one would believe her correct prophecies

Background imageApollo Collection: Apollo & Serpent

Apollo & Serpent
standing beside a tree trunk round which, whether he realises it or not, a snake is coiled

Background imageApollo Collection: Apollo with Lyre

Apollo with Lyre
holding a lyre, with long hair and fig-leaf

Background imageApollo Collection: Apollo with Bow

Apollo with Bow
holding a bow, with cloak and fig-leaf

Background imageApollo Collection: 7 Wonders / Rhodes / Century

7 Wonders / Rhodes / Century
A bronze statue of Apollo, 100 feet high, erected at the entrance of the harbour of Rhodes in about 280 BC. An earthquake in 224 BC caused it to fall from its pedestals

Background imageApollo Collection: 7 Wonders / Rhodes / White

7 Wonders / Rhodes / White
A bronze statue of Apollo, 100 feet high, erected at the entrance of the harbour of Rhodes in about 280 BC. An earthquake in 224 BC caused it to fall from its pedestals

Background imageApollo Collection: 7 Wonders / Rhodes / Picart

7 Wonders / Rhodes / Picart
A bronze statue of Apollo, 100 feet high, erected at the entrance of the harbour of Rhodes in about 280 BC. An earthquake in 224 BC caused it to fall from its pedestals

Background imageApollo Collection: Sacrifice by Romans before the the Battle of Capua

Sacrifice by Romans before the the Battle of Capua
SECOND PUNIC WAR : A sacrifice to Apollo by the Romans before the Battle of Capua, held by the Carthaginians under Hannibal. The Romans were defeated, but managed to escape




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"Apollo: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmos and Beyond" In the intricate lines etched on a palmistry map of the hand, we find traces of destiny intertwined with celestial secrets. Just as our hands hold stories untold, so does Apollo, an enigmatic figure that transcends time and space. Captured in the iconic Earthrise photograph, Apollo reminds us of humanity's audacious journey to touch the stars. With brushstrokes on canvas or chisel against stone, artists have sought to immortalize this god-like presence throughout history. Carl Sagan, a revered US astronomer, once pondered upon Apollo's significance in unraveling the universe's mysteries. Like a Roman statue of Asclepius embodying healing powers, Apollo symbolizes our insatiable quest for knowledge and enlightenment. Atop Naxos' Cyclades Islands stands Gateway - Temple of Apollo; its ancient ruins whisper tales from bygone eras when mortals sought solace within its hallowed walls. In Johan Zoffany's masterpiece "The Sharp Family, " painted centuries later, we witness how even then Apollo continued to inspire awe and reverence. A spacecraft at rest on lunar soil evokes both triumphs and tribulations encountered during mankind's first steps towards conquering new frontiers. And just as The Pythia foretells prophecies at Delphi's Oracle under Apollo's watchful gaze, NASA scientists meticulously chart lunar maps for future explorations. Yet not all encounters with this mythical deity are harmonious; Daphne flees from his relentless pursuit in Greek mythology. This tale serves as a reminder that even gods can be humbled by unrequited love or elusive dreams. From NASA headquarters in Houston to North Tyrol’s meadows where an ethereal Parnassius apollo butterfly delicately flutters amidst blossoms – these diverse landscapes remind us that Apollo’s influence extends far and wide.