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The greatest of the Greek heroes, he became god of heroes, sports, athletes, health, agriculture, fertility, trade, oracles and divine protector of mankind. Known as the strongest man on Earth. He fell completely in love with it, unaware that it was his own reflection, and was unable to escape the seduction of his image. When he realizes that his love will not be returned, he succumbs to his desire and transforms into a white and gold blossom.
Teaching your children all about the Greeks and Ancient Greek mythology? Well, we have a variety of resources that can assist you. This informative PowerPoint features explanations of Ancient Greek myths and mythological creatures such as Medusa, Pegasus and Griffins. Her father’s artistic technique, as well as that of his renowned partner, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, impacted Artemisia Gentileschi’s works, which are distinguished by the dramatic juxtaposition of light and dark as well as distinctive, striking compositions. Prometheus Bound (1612) by Peter Paul Rubens and Frans Snyders; Philadelphia Museum of Art, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons In the center of the canvas, the goddess Venus, also known as Aphrodite in Greek mythology, is vividly displayed. Aphrodite was the goddess of beauty, love, and procreation in Greek mythology. On either side of Aphrodite, there are other Greco-Roman deities. These include the wind deity Zephyr, as well as others, although historians and critics disagree over the identities of these gods and goddesses.The Lament for Icarus (1898) by Herbert James Draper; Herbert James Draper, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Leda was seduced by Zeus in the shape of a swan on the very same night she had been with her husband. Later, Leda produced Zeus’ offspring Polydeuces and Helen, as well as Clytemnestra and Castor, the offspring of her husband. She lay two eggs, according to some accounts, from which the children emerged. The figurine was nude, but Leighton covered it with wet materials to obtain the look he desired in his piece.
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Angelica Kauffman was originally from Switzerland but rose to prominence in England and Italy, where she had been a founder of the Royal Academy of Arts. This picture and its pendant were created for Monsignor Onorato Caetani, who had his likeness created by the artist that very same year. One of the twins, Castor and Pollux, known as Dioscuri. Zeus transformed them into the constellation Gemini.