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The Artemision Bronze (often called the God from the Sea) is an ancient Greek sculpture that was recovered from the sea off Cape Artemision, in northern Euboea, Greece. According to most scholars, the bronze represents Zeus, [1][2] the thunder-god and king of gods, though it has also been suggested it might represent Poseidon.
BnF Museum (Cabinet des médailles), Paris. Poseidon (/ pəˈsaɪdən, pɒ -, poʊ -/; [ 1 ] Greek: Ποσειδῶν) is one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. [ 2 ] He was the protector of seafarers and the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies.
Irwin Allen (born Irwin O. Cohen; June 12, 1916 – November 2, 1991) [1] was an American film and television producer and director, known for his work in science fiction, then later as the "Master of Disaster" for his work in the disaster film genre. [1] His most successful productions were The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and The Towering ...
Calypso (mythology) In Greek mythology, Calypso (/ kəˈlɪpsoʊ /; Ancient Greek: Καλυψώ, romanized: Kalupsō, lit. 'she who conceals') [1] was a nymph who lived on the island of Ogygia, where, according to Homer 's Odyssey, she detained Odysseus for seven years against his will. She promised Odysseus immortality if he would stay with ...
In present times, Poseidon's trident is a recurring symbol. It appears on the coat of arms of Liverpool City Council, on the seal of the Greek Navy, and on the crest of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. It is a recurring motif in the US military, being featured on the crest of the United States Navy SEALs and on the badge of USS John S. McCain.
The pediments of the Parthenon included many statues. The one to the west had a little more than the one to the east. [8] In the description of the Acropolis of Athens by Pausanias, a sentence informs about the chosen themes: the quarrel between Athena and Poseidon for Attica in the west and the birth of Athena in the east.
t. e. In Greek mythology, Daedalus (UK: / ˈdiːdələs /, US: / ˈdɛdələs /; [1] Greek: Δαίδαλος; Latin: Daedalus; Etruscan: Taitale) was a skillful architect and craftsman, seen as a symbol of wisdom, knowledge and power. He is the father of Icarus, the uncle of Perdix, and possibly also the father of Iapyx. Among his most famous ...