Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Arts > Landscape paintings > Waterfall and river artworks > River artworks

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths


Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths


Choose from the following product ranges for this image

Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Housewares


We accept all major credit cards


Science Photo Library

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Science Photo Library


Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC). The map shows a flat Earth centred on Greece and the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by a River Ocean. At night, the Sun passes from west to east behind a range of high mountains in the north ( region of the night ). To the south in North Africa, is the region of the day. Other mythological references include the Elysian Fields, the island of the Cyclops, and the entrance to hell. Civilisations (historical and mythological) marked here include: Ethiopians, Libyans, Pygmies, Egyptians, Amazons, Phoenicians, Hyperboreans and Cimmerians. Places include: Thebes, Sparta, Troy, Thrace, Crete and Cyprus. Artwork from Pioneers of Science (Oliver Lodge, 1893)

Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations

Media ID 6349031

© SHEILA TERRY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY

1893 Africa African Ancient Ancient Greece Antiquity Cartography Circle Circular Classical Cosmogonical Cosmogony Cosmological Cosmology Crete Cyclops Cyprus Egypt Egyptians Ethiopia Greece Greek Italy Land Libya Mapping Maps Mediterranean Myth Mythical Mythological Mythology Myths Night Old World Oliver Lodge Pioneers Of Science Religion Round Underworld World Amazons Ancient Greeks Ancient World Elysian Fields Ethiopians Flat Earth Hades Homer Homeric Libyans Phoenicia Phoenicians Pygmies Sparta Thebes Thrace Troy


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the Homeric cosmogony, a map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks during Homer's time. Created in the 1st or 2nd millennium BC, this ancient depiction portrays a flat Earth with Greece and the Mediterranean Sea at its center, encircled by a majestic River Ocean. As night falls, the Sun gracefully glides from west to east behind towering mountains located in the north, representing the region of darkness. In contrast, towards North Africa lies the realm of daylight. The map also features various mythological references that transport us into an enchanting world. From mythical locations like Elysian Fields and Cyclops Island to entrances leading to hell, it beautifully weaves together elements from Greek mythology. Additionally, civilizations both historical and mythological are marked across this intricate artwork: Ethiopians, Libyans, Pygmies, Egyptians, Amazons, Phoenicians Hyperboreans, and Cimmerians. Notable places such as Thebes, Sparta, Troy, Thrace Crete, and Cyprus are depicted within this mesmerizing illustration. This masterpiece hails from "Pioneers of Science" (Oliver Lodge), published in 1893 - an era when cartography was still evolving but held immense significance in understanding our world's history and culture. Through this image captured by Science Photo Library, the viewer is transported back to ancient times where mythology intertwined with reality; where imagination shaped beliefs about our planet's origins and structure. This remarkable piece serves as a testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about our place in the cosmos throughout different epochs.

MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
inventory
Photo Prints are in stock
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


La Seigneurie garden, Sark, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe
La Seigneurie garden, Sark, Channel Islands, United Kingdom, Europe
Creux Harbour on Sark, Channel Islands
Creux Harbour on Sark, Channel Islands
Jersey, arrival of boats, St. Heliers, Channel Islands, Engl
Jersey, arrival of boats, St. Heliers, Channel Islands, Engl
Jersey, Saint Brelades Bay, Channel Island, England
Jersey, Saint Brelades Bay, Channel Island, England
Jersey Airways Poster
Jersey Airways Poster
Guernsey Airways Poster
Guernsey Airways Poster
Jersey Airways Poster
Jersey Airways Poster
EARTH: TOPOGRAPHY. Digital image of the topography of the Earth, showing land and sea-floor elevations, as well as crustal plate boundaries and the epicenters of earthquakes greater than magnitude 5 which occurred between 1980-1990. Image created by the National Geophysical Data Center, c1991
EARTH: TOPOGRAPHY. Digital image of the topography of the Earth, showing land and sea-floor elevations, as well as crustal plate boundaries and the epicenters of earthquakes greater than magnitude 5 which occurred between 1980-1990. Image created by the National Geophysical Data Center, c1991
Jersey Airways Poster
Jersey Airways Poster
A view of Sark ( Creux ) Harbour. 21 July 1927
A view of Sark ( Creux ) Harbour. 21 July 1927
Sark - Landing at La Greve De La Ville ( SS Courier ) 1927
Sark - Landing at La Greve De La Ville ( SS Courier ) 1927
View over the east coast of Sark and the island Brecqhou, Channel Islands, United Kingdom
View over the east coast of Sark and the island Brecqhou, Channel Islands, United Kingdom

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed