Myth Collection (page 5)

Asklepios / Aesculapius
Greek - Roman god of medicine and healing : the serpent twined round a staff was his attribute

Odin and Gunnlod
Odin (Wodan) acquires the skills of poetry by seducing Gunnlod, daughter of Suttung, guardian of the mead of poetry

Perseus / Hesperides / Ford
Perseus in the garden of the Hesperides

Cuchulain / Leyendecker
Cuchulain (Cu Chulainn) rides his chariot into battle

Rainbow Bridge / Hendrich
The Rainbow Bridge connecting Heaven and Earth

Faust in Witches Kitchen
Methinks, a million fools in choir are raving and will never tire

Lancelot & Guinevere
Lancelot and Guinevere together for the last time

Odysseus returns to his wife, Penelope

Busts of seven principal heroes of the Trojan War. From left to right: Menelaus, Paris, Diomedes, Ulysses, Nestor, Achilles and Agamemnon. Sette principali Eroi della Guerra Trojana

Queen Maeve from The Queens Sword. 1928

Judith Jafar April 98 UFO oligist at home

Punishment of Loke, 1890. Artist: James Doyle Penrose
Punishment of Loke, 1890. Loke (Loki) is a giant in Norse and Germanic mythology, who is bound to a rock by the other gods and forced to have poison from a snake dropped on his face

Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Colossal statue of a goddess. 2nd century AD
Roman colossal statue of a goddess. 138-161 AD. The head is latest. Marble. From Egypt. Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Statue of the Goddess Sakhmet. Egypt
Statue of the Lion Goddess Sakhmet. Diorite. Reign of Amenophis III. C. 1400-1365 BC. Origin unknown. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Mosaic of Orpheus. Miletus. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany
Mosaic of Orpheus. 200 AD. Of a private room, dining room or triclinium of a roman domus. From Miletus. Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Love and Beauty by Ernest Procter (1886-1935) as exhibited at the Royal Academy exhibition in 1931. The figures of Venus and Cupid float above London

Antaeus Defeated
Antaeus is a mighty wrestler, but he draws his strength from the Earth, and when he opposes Herakless entry into Africa, he is defeated by being lifted off the ground

THORs STONE
Thors Stone, a natural rock formation, where Vikings are reputed to have offered human sacrifices to Thor, the god of thunder; Thurstaston, Merseyside, England. Date: BC

Atlantis, artwork
Atlantis. Artists impression of the mythological city of Atlantis. The Greek philosopher Plato made the first written references to Atlantis in 360 BC

Enamel sign for Mobiloil
A fine enamel sign advertising Mobiloil, featuring the winged horse Pegasus, the company emblem and logo of Mobil. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY*

THE SIREN
A siren or mermaid sits on a rock in the middle of the sea gazing wistfully after a galleon ship sailing off into the distance

The Wolves and the Sheep
THE WOLVES AND THE SHEEP The wolves break the peace pact they had with the sheep, and attack them in their sheepfold; a faithless enemy is not to be trusted

Semele and Zeus
Beloved by Zeus, Semele (daughter of Cadmus) is tricked into asking him to appear to her in all his splendour; he reluctantly does so, and she burns up

Kronos Eats his Children
VILLAGE LIFE:butcher works, monk distributes charity, man sits in stocks, others plough irrigate, wash fleeces, as Saturn/Cronos (Time) flies by

Odyssey / Penelope / Gorguet
Penelope with her maids, weaving a shroud for her father-in-law. (She unravelled this every night because she had promised to chose one of her Suitors as soon as it was completed)

Lancelot Mourns Legend
Lancelot mourns for Elaine, the lily-maid of Astolat, otherwise known as The Lady of Shalott, who has died of love for him

Philemon Baucis Myth Classical Humble Cottagers
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Arthurian Tournament
Lancelot defeats Sir Mador de la Porte in the battle to uphold the honour of Guinevere

Poster advertising the Tomb of Nefertiti, Luxor, Egypt Date: circa 1950s

ARABIAN NIGHTS / ALADDIN
Aladdin whispers into the ear of his attentive red genie. Date: 1922-3

Caduceus - A magical staff
black, greek, myth, staff, wing, Dorling Kindersley Prints, 1098384516

Doonagore Castle, Co Clare, Ireland, 16Th Century Tower House Overlooking The Atlantic Ocean

Ekalavya, 1913. Artist: Nandalal Bose
Ekalavya, 1913. In the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata, Ekalavya is a young prince of the Nishadha tribes and an excellent archer

Orpheus playing his lyre. Relief from Thessaloniki. Greece
Orpheus, wearing a Phrygian cap and surrounded by the beasts charmed by the music of his lyre. Relief from Thessaloniki. Greece

The Boyhood of Fionn
The boyhood of Fionn (Finn) mac Cumhaill in the forest of Slieve Bloom where he was hidden from his fathers enemies. He & a horse look solemnly at each other

CREATION OF HEAVEN. The creation of heaven and the stars. Mosaic, late 12th century, from the Monreale Cathedral, Sicily

Trocortesian or Madrid Codex. s. XIV. Detail
Trocortesian or Madrid Codex. s.XIV. Detail

MYTHOLOGY: YGGDRASILL. The evergreen ash tree that overshadows the whole universe in Nordic-Germanic mythoogy. Line engraving from Finn Magnusens Eddalaeren, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1824

PROMETHEUS. Prometheus and the ocean nymphs. Line engraving, 19th century, after a sculpture by Eduard Muller

Stanton Drew Stones
Stanton Drew Stone Circle, ancient standing stones in Somerset, England, said to be a wedding party, turned into stone by the Devil for dancing on the Sabbath. Date: BC

Wayland Smiths Cave, Berkshire, England. Formerly an underground chamber of some prehistoric king or priest. Wayland was a mythical smithy who made invincible swords. Date: BC

Aesop / Hare & Tortoise
The Hare and the Tortoise

Pandora and Hope
When Pandora first opens her box, she lets loose all the evils that can plague mankind; but when she and Epimethus open it a second time, Hope appears

Danae Cast Adrift (1903)
Danae, daughter of Acrisius king of Argos, is impregnated by Zeus : perceiving her son Perseus as a threat, papa casts them adrift in a boat, but of course they survive Date: 1903

Diana and Panther
Diana the Huntress, with her pet panther

16th-century astronomy. Artwork of Atlas holding up the heavens. This artwork was published in Freiburg in 1503 in the encyclopedia Margarita Philosophica by the German author Gregor Reisch

Yeti. This mythical primate is said to live in the impenetrable thickets of the highest Himalayan forests. The earliest British report of a yeti was made in 1832 by the naturalist B. H. Hobson

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"Myth: Unveiling the Tapestry of Legends" Embark on a journey through the realms of imagination as we delve into the captivating world of myths and legends. From ancient folklore to modern tales, these narratives have shaped cultures and ignited our collective curiosity for centuries. In Celtic mythology, Queen Maeve reigns with an iron fist, embodying strength and power. Leyendecker's artistry brings her regal essence to life, capturing her fierce determination in every stroke. The Iroquois creation myth introduces us to Sky Woman, whose descent from above birthed our earthly existence. A mesmerizing depiction showcases her ethereal beauty amidst celestial wonders, reminding us of the profound connection between heaven and earth. Yggdrasil stands tall in Norse mythology as the Tree of Life—a symbol of eternal renewal and cosmic harmony. Its branches reach towards infinite possibilities while its roots anchor deep within ancient wisdom. The infamous Bigfoot film from 1967 continues to fuel debates about this elusive creature's existence. As blurry footage unfolds before our eyes, it leaves us questioning what lies hidden within nature's enigmatic depths. Odin presides over his majestic throne in Norse mythology—an embodiment of wisdom and foresight. His all-seeing gaze pierces through veils of uncertainty, guiding mortals on their destined paths. Helen Jacobs' portrayal reveals Jack Frost's mischievous charm as he frolics through winter landscapes—personifying frosty enchantment that blankets the world in ethereal beauty. Little India offers glimpses into Hinduism's rich pantheon with vibrant pictures showcasing various gods for sale—a testament to devotion woven into everyday life by countless believers across generations. Philemon and Baucis epitomize selflessness in Greek mythology—their humble abode transformed into a temple by Zeus himself. Their story serves as a timeless reminder that kindness can transcend mortal limitations.