Gods Collection (page 41)

Cybele before the Council of the Gods; Pietro da Cortona, Italian, 1596 - 1669; Italy, Europe; 1633; Pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white bodycolor, over black chalk

The Hypostyle Hall of the Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Egypt Signed and dated in brown, lower left: " David Roberts R.A. 1849", David Roberts, 1796-1864, British

Georg Andreas Wolfgang, the Elder (German, 1631-1716), Jove and the Gods, 1665, etching on laid paper

Woodcarving with god Shiva on the buttress of a house, Bhaktapur, Nepal, Asia

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Drakensberg Mountains view of the east-facing scarp of the northern Drakensberg Mountains at God's Window, South Africa

The Temple of Philae, Nile, Egypt
The Temple of Philae. Philae is an island in Lake Nasser, Egypt. It was formerly an island in the First Cataract of the Nile River

Garden of the Gods, Colorado, USA - Cathedral Spires
Garden of the Gods, Colorado, USA - The Cathedral Spires (centre). Date: circa 1903

Pikes Peak from The Gateway, Garden of the Gods, Colorado, USA Date: 1900

Montezumas Temple - Rock Formation
Ruins of the Montezumas Temple, Garden of the Gods, a group of rocks resembling the ruins of the Temple of the Montezumas, ancient rulers of Mexico near Colorado Springs and Manitou, Colorado, USA

Figure of Bacchus, by Francois Girardon
Figure of Bacchus (front), by Francois Girardon (1628-1715). Date: circa 1660s

Bas-relief of Pharaohs and Gods, Karnak Temple, Luxor, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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Cambodia - The South Gate of Angkor Thom, the Great Capital of the Khmer empire in Angkor, with the face of Lokeshvara ('Lord of the World')

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Valley of the Gods, Utah, USA. Date:

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Valley of the Gods, Utah, USA. Date:

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ICELAND - the Godafoss waterfall (waterfall of the Gods) Date:

Baal, god of fertility and king of the gods of the Canaanites. He reared up an altar for Baal, in the house of Baal, in Samaria. I Kings 16:32 From evangelical Bible published c.1804. Engraving

Thoth, Ibis-headed god of the Moon holding wand, patron of scribes and magicians, secretary of the gods. Wall painting from Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt

Ibis-headed god Thoth, secretary to the gods and patron of scribes: wall painting from Tombs of the Nobles, Thebes

Vishnu, one of the gods of the Hindu trinity (trimurti) in his fourth avatar as Narashima the man lion. Lithograph from L Inde Francaise, 1828

Weighing the heart of the deceased in a balance. Baboon is one form of Thoth, inventor of writing and secretary to the gods, whose other form is as an ibis-headed man

Vishnu, one of the gods of the Hindu trinity (trimurti) in his third avatar. Coloured lithograph from L Inde francaise, 1828

Stele Irynefer: Top level: The gods Anubis and Osiris enthroned facing Ahmose Nefertari
Stele Irynefer: Top level:The gods Anubis and Osiris enthroned facing Ahmose Nefertari and Amenhotep first deified: Reign of Seti I and Ramses II to 1290-1220 BC

three gods statuette for King Osorkon II (depicts the family of the god Osiris) Osiris is flanked by Horus (left) and Isis (right)

King Ramses II, among the gods, about 1275 BC (19th dynasty) comes from the small temple built by King Ramses II at Abydos. Painted limestone

Apollo Pursuing Daphne (c1755-1760). Greek mythology. Daphne, daughter of river god Peneus, dedicated to life of virginity

Ancient Egyptian Ibis-headed god Thoth, secretary to the gods and patron of scribes. wall painting from temple of Rameses II (1198-1167 BC) at Medinet Habu

Hermes, Greek god (Mercury in Roman pantheon) messenger of the gods, god of roads and travellers, holding his caduceus or heralds staff. Marble statue

The Martyrdom of St Maurice. Christian martyr d286. Commanded by emperor Maximilian to sacrifice to the gods, was killed for refusing. El Greco (1541-1614) Greek painter. Prado, Madrid

Shiva one of the gods of the Hindu trinity (trimurti) with his consort Parvati. Lithograph from L Inde Francaise, 1828

Druids making human sacrifice to their gods, based on report by Julius Caesar. Druids, the priests, teachers and judges of Celts suppressed by Romans c50 AD. Woodcut 1832. Wicker Man

Thoth, Ibis-headed god of the Moon, patron of scribes and magicians, secretary of the gods. Limestone relief, 5th-6th Dynasty

Sandstone statues of Rameses (Ramses) II (ruled c1304-c1273 BC) outside entrance to main temple at Abu Simbel (Abu Sunbul). Temple dedicated to sun gods Amon-Re and Re-Horakhte

Clay model of a sheeps liver. Babylonian, about 1900-1600 BC from Sippar, southern Iraq. Babylonians believed that the world was controlled by gods

Fukurokuju, Japanese god of wisdom, wealth, long life and happiness, with a turtle, one of his associated animals. One of Japans seven lucky gods. Shibata Zeshin (1807-1891) Japanese artist

Group of German musicians, mid-sixteenth century. Man on left is holding a hurdy-gurdy, also known as the peasant lyre. Man in centre is playing bagpipes

Chart Of The Constellations
1856 The Constellations for each month in the year for the Northern Hemisphere

Pidgeon Hole. A Convent [sic] Garden Contrivance To Coop Up The Gods, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, Engraving 1811, A Close-up View Of One Of The pigeon Holes Which Flanked The Upper Gallery At

Stela of the Lady of the House, Tabiemmut 750 B. C
Stela of the Lady of the House, Tabiemmut 750 B.C.Metropolitan Museum of Art

Stela of the God s-Father of Amun Pakeshi 525 B. C
Stela of the God s-Father of Amun Pakeshi 525 B.CMetropolitan Museum of Art

The Planetary Deities 1000 B. C
The Planetary Deities 1000 B.C. These deities often appeared on doors of North Indian temples. Associated with protection. The Deities: Sun, Moon

Bayers Uranometria (1603)
Uranometria title page, 1603 edition. This star atlas was originally published in 1603 in Augsberg, by German astronomer Johann Bayer (1572-1625)

Brunfelss Herbarium (1530). Title page for Herbarium vivae eicones by the German theologian and botanist Otto Brunfels (1488-1534)

LEGO figures onboard Juno spacecraft C016 / 3073
LEGO figures onboard Juno spacecraft. View of the three LEGO figurines flying onboard NASAs Juno spacecraft on its mission to gather information about the planets atmosphere, magnetic field

Trial of the Conscience
Set in in the Hall of the Two-Fold Maat, this illustration from the Book of the Dead depicts the Trial of the Conscience. Here the jackal-headed Anubis is weighing in the Balance the heart

Ani addressing four gods
book of the dead, papyrus of ani, scribe, papyrus, ancient egypt, 1275 bc, hieroglyphics, afterlife, spells, resurrection, immortality, supplication, magic, polytheism, god, gods, deities, animation

Ani and his wife drinking water
From the Book of the Dead, the Papyrus of Ani, this illustration relates to the chapter on Breathing the Air and Having Power over the Water in the Underworld

Ceremony of Giving the Heart
Ani addressing the jackal-headed Anubis, God of the dead and embalming, in the symbolic ceremony of securing the heart of the deceased

Ceremony of Opening the Mouth
The Book of the Dead details the numerous ceremonies and procedures for the resurrection of the dead. Here, in one of the ceremonies

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Under the watchful gaze of gods, India stands adorned with divine grace. From the sacred land of Asia emerges a tapestry of deities, each holding their own significance and power. In this captivating picture, Hindu gods Laksman, Rama, Sita, and Hanuman stand united in their celestial glory. Their presence resonates with strength and devotion as they embody virtues that guide humanity towards righteousness. Adjacent to them are the enchanting goddesses Parvati, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. With elegance emanating from every pore, these divine beings personify beauty, wealth, knowledge - pillars upon which civilization thrives. A statue captures the benevolence of Annapurna (Parvati), who bestows food upon her devotees at Lakshman temple. Her nurturing embrace symbolizes sustenance for both body and soul. Lakshmi sits gracefully amidst lotus flowers; she is the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Her serene countenance reminds us that abundance flows when we cultivate gratitude and generosity in our lives. Krishna and Radha's image transports us to an ethereal realm where love reigns supreme. Their eternal bond serves as a reminder that true devotion transcends all boundaries. Protected by gods' unwavering guardianship lies Papyrus of Ani - The Judgement from the Book of Dead. It depicts souls being weighed against Ma'at's feather while Osiris presides over their fate – a testament to life's ultimate reckoning. Visnu and Lakshmi radiate divinity through their entwined existence. As cosmic patrons overseeing creation itself, they exemplify harmony within duality – male-female energies intertwined in perfect balance. Philemon & Baucis remind us how hospitality can invite blessings from above; even humble mortals can evoke divine favor through kindness extended towards strangers or wanderers passing by. Ganesh, Ayappa, and Subramania stand united in their divine might.