Greek Mythology Collection (#100)

Greek mythology is a captivating realm filled with gods, heroes, and enchanting tales that have captivated the world for centuries

Greek Mythology Collection: Greek civilization, Dionysus or Theseus by Phidias, from east gable of Parthenon in Athens

Greek civilization, Dionysus or Theseus by Phidias, from east gable of Parthenon in Athens, Pentelic marble, 447-440 b
Greek civilization 5th century b.C. Phidias, Dionysus or Theseus, from the east gable of the Parthenon in Athens. Pentelic marble, 447-440 b.C

Greek Mythology Collection: Greek civilization, gable with Heracles fighting Triton (merman)

Greek civilization, gable with Heracles fighting Triton (merman), from Temple of Athena Polias in Athens
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. A gable with Heracles fighting a Triton (merman). From the Temple of Athena Polias in Athens

Ireland, County Wicklow, near Enniskerry, Powerscourt, Pegasus statue by a pond, close-up

Greek Mythology Collection: Caduceus with DNA, artwork C013 / 9989

Caduceus with DNA, artwork C013 / 9989
Caduceus with DNA. Computer artwork of the Caduceus symbol entwined by a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). The caduceus is the traditional symbol of the Greek god Hermes

Greek Mythology Collection: Caduceus, artwork C013 / 9988

Caduceus, artwork C013 / 9988
Caduceus, computer artwork. The caduceus is the traditional symbol of the Greek god Hermes, and features two snakes around a winged staff

Greek Mythology Collection: Caduceus, artwork C013 / 9987

Caduceus, artwork C013 / 9987
Caduceus, computer artwork. The caduceus is the traditional symbol of the Greek god Hermes, and features two snakes around a winged staff

Head of Medusa, Temple of Apollo, Didyma, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Stone lion at Temple of Apollo, Didyma, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Greek Mythology Collection: Myrrha, transformed into a tree, gives birth to Adonis. Copper engraving from a 17th century

Myrrha, transformed into a tree, gives birth to Adonis. Copper engraving from a 17th century English edition of Ovids
ADONIS. Myrrha, transformed into a tree, gives birth to Adonis. Copper engraving from a 17th century English edition of Ovids Metamorphoses

Greek Mythology Collection: The title page of Laurentius Friesens Spiegel der Artzney, with portraits of ancient

The title page of Laurentius Friesens Spiegel der Artzney, with portraits of ancient and medieval physicians
PHYSICIANS, 1532. The title page of Laurentius Friesens Spiegel der Artzney, with portraits of ancient and medieval physicians and (bottom) a representation of Venus and Adonis in a garden

Greek Mythology Collection: Building of the Argo

Building of the Argo. Coloured artwork of the fictional ship in which Jason sailed with 54 companions (Argonauts) to Colchis in his quest for the Golden Fleece, from greek mythology

Greek Mythology Collection: The Argo, 17th Century artwork

The Argo, 17th Century artwork
The Argo. 17th Century woodcut of Jason and the Argonauts in the Argo ship from Greek mythology. Published in De militia navali veterum by Johannes Scheffer (1654)

Greek Mythology Collection: View of Mars from an orbiting spacecraft

View of Mars from an orbiting spacecraft, artwork. This is a view of Argyre Planitia, an impact basin and plain in the southern highlands of Mars

Greek Mythology Collection: Statue, Archaeological Museum, Delos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyclades Islands

Statue, Archaeological Museum, Delos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Greek Mythology Collection: The Chora (Hora), with the temple of Apollo in the background, Naxos, Cyclades Islands

The Chora (Hora), with the temple of Apollo in the background, Naxos, Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Aegean Sea, Greece, Europe

Greek Mythology Collection: House of Cleopatra, Quarter of the Theatre, Delos, UNESCO World Heritage Site

House of Cleopatra, Quarter of the Theatre, Delos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Greek Mythology Collection: Statue of Cleopatra, House of Cleopatra, Quarter of the Theatre, archaeological site

Statue of Cleopatra, House of Cleopatra, Quarter of the Theatre, archaeological site, Delos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Greek Mythology Collection: PMYT2A-00051

PMYT2A-00051
Jasons ship Argo leaving ancient Corinth in the quest for the Golden Fleece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Greek Mythology Collection: PMYT2A-00048

PMYT2A-00048
Pandora atop the opened box of evils. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Greek Mythology Collection: ATLANTIS scupture park, Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands, Caribbean

ATLANTIS scupture park, Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands, Caribbean
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Greek mythology is a captivating realm filled with gods, heroes, and enchanting tales that have captivated the world for centuries. This Roman statue of a drunken Hercules reminds us of the larger-than-life figures that populate these ancient stories. Circe Invidiosa, painted by John William Waterhouse in 1892, depicts the sorceress who could transform men into animals with her potent potions. In this Greek vase painting from antiquity, Achilles and Patroclus stand side by side as symbols of loyalty and friendship amidst the chaos of war. The Olympian gods reign supreme in their celestial abode, overseeing mortal affairs while indulging in their own divine dramas. The Heroes Of The Trojan War are immortalized through epic poems like Homer's Iliad. Here we witness Hector's tragic demise at the hands of Achilles - a poignant reminder that even mighty warriors are not invincible. Sandro Botticelli's Primavera transports us to an idyllic scene where nymphs dance under blooming trees. Meanwhile, Narcissus and Echo remind us of love's complexities and its potential for both beauty and tragedy. JMW Turner's Ulysses Deriding Polyphemus captures Odysseus' cunning nature as he taunts the Cyclops during his perilous journey home. Dionysus and his wild Maenads embody ecstasy and madness in equal measure. Hermes cradles infant Dionysus gently in his arms - a symbol of protection amidst danger. Leda succumbs to Zeus disguised as a swan; their union resulting in legendary offspring such as Helen of Troy. Greek mythology continues to inspire artists across time periods - from ancient pottery to Renaissance masterpieces. These glimpses into mythical worlds serve as windows into our collective imagination, reminding us why these timeless tales continue to fascinate generations after generations.