Mythological Collection (page 37)

Achilles consulting Pythia, Roman carving. Circular stone carved relief of the Greek hero Achilles (left) consulting Pythia, the priestess presiding over the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi

Roman statue of Artemis. In Grecian mythology Artemis was the goddess of the moon and hunting, agriculture and chastity, and was known as Diana by the Romans

Zombies, artwork
Zombies. Computer artwork of three undead corpses

Zombie, artwork
Zombie. Computer artwork of an undead corpse

Forge of Hephaistos, Roman fresco. Hephaistos (Vulcan) is seated at his forge, hammering metal on an anvil as he forges armour for use by heroes. He is assisted by a pair of Cyclops

Bacchus and Vesuvius, Roman fresco. Bacchus (Dionysus, centre left), wearing a cloak of grapes, stands beside a conical mountain covered in vines

Battle wounds of Aeneas, Roman fresco. Aeneas (centre) has been wounded in battle. He leans upon his spear and rests his left hand on the shoulder of his little son Ascanius, who weeps bitterly

Uruguay, Montevideo, Barrio Prado, mythological statue

British Ballad, Robin Goodfellow
ROBIN GOODFELLOW (The Mad Merry Pranks of) British ballad. More commonly known as Puck, the work of this mischievous creature is done by moonlight, and his mocking, laugh is Ho ho ho!

Sculpture, Bridge and Castle, Rome, Italy
View of a large sculpture on the Vittorio Emanuele II Bridge across the River Tiber, with the Castel Sant Angelo (sometimes also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian) in the distance on the right

A working fairy dressed in a green smock looks like he has just thought of a very good idea

The Benvenuto Cellinis Perseus, Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence (Firenze), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Maori wood carving, Ships Cove, Marlborough Sounds, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Fountain, Hakone Gongen Shrine, Hakone-Fuji, Central Honshu (Chubu), Japan, Asia

Boat on West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

Autumn colours and ornamental Chinese style decorative figures on a pavilion in Ritan Park, Beijing, China, Asia

Art / Greece / Vase 2
A mythological scene (details not known)

Art / Greece / Vase 3
A mythological scene (details not known)

Nicolas Poussin
NICOLAS POUSSIN French painter, Master of the Classical school, painted chiefly in Rome, noted for mythological and scriptural subjects

Serge Lifar performing in the ballet Icare
Serge Lifar performing in the one-act ballet Icare, in which he played the mythological character of Icarus, who fell to earth when his wings failed him

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"Unveiling the Mystical World: Exploring Mythological Wonders through Art" Step into a realm of enchantment as we journey through time and space, guided by 19th Century French engravings, Roman statues, and captivating artworks. Delve into the depths of mythology with each stroke of Sergey Solomko's brush on his mesmerizing piece, "Blue Bird (Bird Sirin), " where mythical creatures come alive. Marvel at the Parthenon marbles' metope depicting an epic battle between gods and mortals - a testament to ancient Greek legends etched in stone. The Portland vase in the British Museum whispers tales from another era, its delicate craftsmanship revealing stories lost to time. Witness Athena's fierce struggle against the giant Alcyoneus on the Pergamon Altar; their clash symbolizing eternal battles between good and evil. Behold the Trundholm Sun Chariot, a celestial chariot that carries us back to ancient Nordic beliefs and cosmic wonders. Egyptian deities emerge from reliefs like Nephthys, goddess of protection and mourning, her presence offering solace amidst chaos. A bee carved onto stone reminds us of Lower Egypt's symbolic power while Homeric cosmogony unveils creation myths passed down through generations. Intriguingly mysterious is Loch Ness monster artwork that fuels our imagination with tales of hidden beasts lurking beneath tranquil waters. Nikolai Tcherepnin's cover design for Narcisse entices us further into mythological realms yet unexplored. Embark on this visual odyssey where art intertwines with mythology; let your senses be captivated by these timeless masterpieces that transcend mere mortal existence.