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[2] [3] In classical times, Thyatira stood on the border between Lydia and Mysia. During the Roman era, (1st century AD), it was famous for its dyeing facilities and was a center of the purple cloth trade. [citation needed] Among the ancient ruins of the city, inscriptions have been found relating to the guild of dyers in the city. Indeed, more ...
Thyestes and Aerope, painting by Nosadella. In Greek mythology, Thyestes (pronounced / θ aɪ ˈ ɛ s t iː z /, Greek: Θυέστης, [tʰyéstɛːs]) was a king of Olympia. Thyestes and his brother, Atreus, were exiled by their father for having murdered their half-brother, Chrysippus, in their desire for the throne of Olympia.
In Greek mythology, Pelopia or Pelopea or Pelopeia (Ancient Greek: Πελόπεια) was a name attributed to four individuals: Pelopia, a Theban princess as one of the Niobids , children of King Amphion and Niobe , daughter of King Tantalus of Lydia .
So when Pelopia, who at the time stayed in Sicyon at the court of king Thesprotus, came to the bank of a river to wash her clothes that had been stained with blood during a sacrificial rite, Thyestes, covering his face, attacked and raped her. She managed to pull out his sword and kept it so she could recognize her offender.
A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshiped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul. When she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, "If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and stay."
Children at Play; Children Dancing at a Party; Children in a Chariot; Children of the Sea (painting) Children Playing with a Goat; Children Teaching a Cat to Dance; Children Under a Palm; Children's Games (Bruegel) The Child's Bath; Christ Blessing the Children (Lucas Cranach the Elder) Christ Child Blessing; Christ Child with a Walking Frame
Equal opportunities yesterday and today: the legacy of Lidia Poët). Poët never married, did not have children, and passed away in 1949 at age 94. The Law According to Lidia Poët is now ...
Pelops and Hippodamia racing in a bas-relief (Metropolitan Museum of Art) Pelops came to ask for her hand and prepared to race Oenomaus. Worried about losing, Pelops went to the seaside and invoked Poseidon, his former lover. [40] Reminding Poseidon of their love ("Aphrodite's sweet gifts"), he asked Poseidon for help. Smiling, Poseidon caused ...