Greek Mythology Collection (page 7)

Head of Ares, God of War, early 2nd century. After the Greek original of the 420s BC, by Alkamenes. The equivalent of Ares in the Roman pantheon was Mars

Athene repressing the fury of Achilles
Athene (or Athena) repressing the fury of Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Diomed casting his spear against Ares
Diomed (Diomedes) casting his spear against Ares. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope carrying the bow of Ulysses to the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope surprised by the suitors. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Penelope's dream. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman. Published by Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, London, 1878

Thetis bringing the armour to Achilles. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses killing the suitors who vied for Penelope's hand in marriage. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses weeps at the song of Demodocus
Ulysses weeping as he listens to the songs of the blind musician, Demodocus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

The meeting of Ulysses and Penelope
The reunion between Ulysses and Penelope. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ulysses at the table of Circe
Ulysses at the table of the witch-goddess, Circe. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Ajax defending the Greek ships against the Trojans. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Hector and Ajax separated by the Heralds. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Gold Artemis Goddess
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Pink and Green Artemis
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Goddess Artemis Mythology
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Allegorical frontispiece with Europa, Zeus and Themis, 1730 (engraving)
5913150 Allegorical frontispiece with Europa, Zeus and Themis, 1730 (engraving) by Werff, Adriaan van der (1659-1722) (after); (add.info)

Hermaphroditus, fragment (fresco)
3930109 Hermaphroditus, fragment (fresco) by Roman, (3rd century AD); Museo Barracco, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Mosaic with Orestes and Iphigenia (mosaic)
2562024 Mosaic with Orestes and Iphigenia (mosaic) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: 2nd or 3rd century AD); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Prometheus (marble)
2562033 Prometheus (marble) by Roman; Musei Capitolini, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Head of Attis (insular marble)
3930110 Head of Attis (insular marble) by Roman, (2nd century); Museo Barracco, Rome, Italy; Photo © Stefano Baldini

U. S. S. Cyclops, 1915-17 (b/w photo)
3619758 U.S.S. Cyclops, 1915-17 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: USS Cyclops (AC-4)

Apollo and Marsyas and the Judgment of Midas, 1581. Creator: Melchior Meier
Apollo and Marsyas and the Judgment of Midas, 1581

Kingdom of Pluto; a view of the underworld with Pluto and Proserpina enthroned at center, ... 1668
Kingdom of Pluto; a view of the underworld with Pluto and Proserpina enthroned at center, surrounded by demons; set design from Il Pomo D'Oro, 1668

Plate 6: Zephyr carrying Psyche to an enchanted palace, from the Story of Cupid and Psy... 1530-60
Plate 6: Zephyr carrying Psyche to an enchanted palace, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Plate 8: Psyche seated at a table attended by invisible servants, as Cupid rests his he... 1530-60
Plate 8: Psyche seated at a table attended by invisible servants, as Cupid rests his head on her shoulder, at right four men standing singing from an open book, one playing a lute

Plate 5: Psyche, seated, being taken to a mountain with a musical troupe lead the way, ... 1530-60
Plate 5: Psyche, seated, being taken to a mountain with a musical troupe lead the way, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

A grotto with collapsing rocks, opening to a sky full of the enthroned gods of Olympus, in... 1678
A grotto with collapsing rocks, opening to a sky full of the enthroned gods of Olympus, including Jupiter, Apollo, Mars, Venus, and Mercury; set design from La Monarchia Latina Trionfante, 1678

Magnificent Hall of Astrea; men and women gathered in the street to view a procession thro... 1678
Magnificent Hall of Astrea; men and women gathered in the street to view a procession through a triumphal arch and down the stairs into the city; the procession is led by a female wearing a crown

Plate 15: Psyche telling her sisters about her misfortunes, with her sisters falling of... 1530-60
Plate 15: Psyche telling her sisters about her misfortunes, with her sisters falling off of a precipice at upper left, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Allegory of the Twelve Labors of Hercules Statues in a Circular Garde... mid 16th-mid 17th century
Allegory of the Twelve Labors of Hercules Statues in a Circular Garden, mid 16th-mid 17th century

The Elysian Fields; set design from La Monarchia Latina Trionfante, 1678. Creator: Mathaus Küsel
The Elysian Fields; set design from La Monarchia Latina Trionfante, 1678

The Olympian gods at the marriage feast of Cupid and Psyche, after Raphael, 1530-35. Creator: Master of the Die
The Olympian gods at the marriage feast of Cupid and Psyche, after Raphael, 1530-35

Plate 1: Apuleius changed into a donkey, listening to the story told by the old woman, ... 1530-60
Plate 1: Apuleius changed into a donkey, listening to the story told by the old woman, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Apollo seated at the right with a lyre, pointing to a kneeling man who is about to flay... 1530-60
Apollo seated at the right with a lyre, pointing to a kneeling man who is about to flay Marsyas tied naked to a tree at left, 1530-60

Plate 12: Psyches sisters persuading Psyche that she has been sleeping with a serpent, ... 1530-60
Plate 12: Psyches sisters persuading Psyche that she has been sleeping with a serpent, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Plate 11: Psyche offering presents to her sisters who also appear on the clouds at uppe... 1530-60
Plate 11: Psyche offering presents to her sisters who also appear on the clouds at upper right, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Plate 2: People rendering divine honors to Psyche, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche a... 1530-60
Plate 2: People rendering divine honors to Psyche, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Farnese Hercules, 1552-88. Creator: Mario Cartaro
Farnese Hercules, 1552-88

Plate 10: Nymphs dressing Psyches hair, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by... 1530-60
Plate 10: Nymphs dressing Psyches hair, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Horse Tamers (Dioscuri) from the Capitoline Hill, Rome, ca. 1560-1580. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Horse Tamers (Dioscuri) from the Capitoline Hill, Rome, ca. 1560-1580

Hercules, grasping Antaeus at the waist with both arms and lifting him off his fe... ca. 1500-1550
Hercules, grasping Antaeus at the waist with both arms and lifting him off his feet, in background at right the ruins of a temple

Plate 32: Cupid and Psyche in the nuptial bed, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as to... 1530-60
Plate 32: Cupid and Psyche in the nuptial bed, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Plate 31: Gods celebrating the wedding of Cupid and Psyche, from the Story of Cupid and... 1530-60
Plate 31: Gods celebrating the wedding of Cupid and Psyche, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Plate 30: Venus and Cupid pleading their case before Jupiter and other Gods with Mercur... 1530-60
Plate 30: Venus and Cupid pleading their case before Jupiter and other Gods with Mercury transporting Psyche to the heavens at lower right, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius

Plate 27: Proserpine gives Psyche the box of beauty, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche... 1530-60
Plate 27: Proserpine gives Psyche the box of beauty, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

Plate 26: Psyche enters the underworld giving an offering to Cerberus, with two elderly... 1530-60
Plate 26: Psyche enters the underworld giving an offering to Cerberus, with two elderly women at left, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius, 1530-60

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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.