Subject: ‘Myth’

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Theseus and the Minotaur

Posted in Animals, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Legend, Myth, Weapons on Thursday, 19 November 2015

This dramatic picture illustrates the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. It depicts a compelling confrontation deep in the Labyrinth at Knossos between the small figure of the handsome hero and the grotesque semi-human form of the Minotaur, who flicks his bullish tail in readiness for the kill.

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Theseus and the Minotaur

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The best pictures of Vulcan

Posted in Ancient History, Best pictures, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Legend, Literature, Myth, Religion, Weapons on Friday, 23 October 2015

The best pictures of Vulcan are vivid images of the fiery god.
The first picture shows Vulcan with Venus.

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Vulcan Presenting Arms to Venus by Boucher

The second picture shows Vulcan and the Cyclopes, who are asked to make armour for Aeneas in Etna.

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Vulcan and the Cyclopes by Pinelli (after)

The third picture shows Vulcan at work.

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Vulcan, the Roman God Of Fire by Roger Payne

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The best pictures of Prometheus

Posted in Ancient History, Best pictures, Famous crimes, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Legend, Literature, Myth, Religion on Friday, 23 October 2015

The best pictures of Prometheus are striking images of the Titan who stole fire from the gods.
The first picture shows the theft of fire from Hephaistos.

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Prometheus stealing fire from the Gods

Th second picture shows Prometheus teaching man how to use fire.

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Prometheus teaching man how to use fire

The third picture shows Prometheus’ punishment by Zeus.

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Prometheus Vinctus

Many more pictures of Ancient Greece can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.

The best pictures of Narcissus

Posted in Ancient History, Best pictures, Historical articles, History, Legend, Myth, Nature on Wednesday, 21 October 2015

The best pictures of Narcissus are striking images of the fatally self-admiring youth.
The first picture shows Narcissus.

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He caught sight of his own reflection by Lancelot Speed

The second picture shows the alluring reflection casting its spell.

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The Fatal Reflection by Roger Payne

The third picture shows Narcissus on the brink of catastrophe.

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Narcissus in love with his own reflection

Many more pictures of Ancient Greece can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.

The best pictures of the destruction of Atlantis

Posted in Ancient History, Best pictures, Disasters, Geography, Historical articles, History, Legend, Mystery, Myth, Sea on Wednesday, 21 October 2015

The best pictures of the destruction of Atlantis are striking images of the natural disaster which befell the mythic island of Atlantis, causing it to sink beneath the sea.
The first picture shows the disaster.

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The destruction of Atlantis

The second picture shows the apocalyptic scene.

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The destruction of Atlantis by Roger Payne

The third picture shows an historic disaster which befell Crete and may have given rise to the myth of Atlantis.

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A tidal wave devastating a city in Crete in the 15th century BC by Roger Payne

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The best pictures of bull leaping in Ancient Crete

Posted in Ancient History, Animals, Best pictures, Bravery, Customs, Dance, Historical articles, History, Legend, Myth, Religion on Wednesday, 21 October 2015

The best pictures of bull leaping in Minoan Crete are striking images of the daring acrobatic ritual which expresses some form of bull worship.
The first picture shows the remarkable acrobatic feat.

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The Bull-Ring of King Minos. Minoan Bull-leapers by Peter Jackson

The second picture shows a similar scene.

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Minoan Bull-leapers by James E McConnell

The third picture shows the crowd watching the display.

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Minoan Bull-leapers

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The best pictures of Theseus and the Minotaur

Posted in Ancient History, Animals, Art, Best pictures, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Legend, Myth on Wednesday, 21 October 2015

The best pictures of Theseus and the Minotaur are striking images of the Greek hero and this half-human monster imprisoned in the Labyrinth.
The first picture shows Theseus confronting the Minotaur.

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Theseus and the Minotaur

The second picture shows the Minotaur looking down on Theseus.

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Theseus and the Minotaur

The third picture shows Theseus and the dead Minotaur.

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The Minotaur lay dead at his feet by Lancelot Speed

Many more pictures of Ancient Greece can be found at the Look and Learn picture library.

The best pictures of Knossos

Posted in Ancient History, Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Best pictures, Discoveries, Exploration, Famous landmarks, games, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Legend, Literature, Myth, Royalty on Wednesday, 21 October 2015

The best pictures of Knossos are striking images of the ruins and imaginative re-creations of this doomed city, which may have served as the historical model for Atlantis.
The first picture shows Arthur Evans exploring the Palace remains.

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Arthur Evans exploring the remains of the ancient Minoan palace at Knossos

The second picture shows Knossos as it might have been.

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Re-creation of the palace of Knossos by Harry Green

The third picture shows everyday life in Knossos.

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Playing board games in the Minoan city of Knossos by Peter Jackson

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The best pictures of Heinrich Schliemann

Posted in Ancient History, Archaeology, Arts and Crafts, Best pictures, Discoveries, Exploration, Famous battles, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Legend, Myth, War on Tuesday, 20 October 2015

The best pictures of Heinrich Schliemann are images of the archaeologist who excavated Mycenae and Hisarlik, a city thought to be on the site of Troy.
The first picture shows Schliemann and his wife, Sophia, who is wearing jewellery found at Hisarlik.

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Heinrich Schliemann adorning his wife with ornaments dug up on the site of Ancient Troy by C L Doughty

The second picture shows Schliemann talking in London.

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Dr Schliemann giving an Account of his Discoveries at Mycenae before the Society of Antiquaries at Burlington House

The third picture shows a portrait.

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Dr Schliemann, the Homeric Explorer

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The best pictures of Homer

Posted in Ancient History, Best pictures, Heroes and Heroines, Historical articles, History, Legend, Literature, Myth, Religion on Tuesday, 20 October 2015

The best pictures of Homer are striking images of the epic poet who may have lived sometime around 1100 BC or perhaps a quarter of a millennium earlier.
The first picture shows Homer with a lyre.

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Homer by Peter Jackson

The second picture shows a bust of Homer.

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Homer

The third picture shows a marble relief of the epic poet’s elevation to divine status.

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The Apotheosis of Homer by Archelaus of Priene c.3rd Century BC

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