Category Archives: Mythology

Jupiter and Semele

Posted on July 1, 2011 by ubu507

from The Loves of Jupiter After Michiel Coxie I After Marcantonio (School of) Print made by Virgil Solis Date 1530-1562 British Musuem Much as the Sun causes each thing To lie so clearly before our eyes, To linger too long on … Continue reading →

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Diana and Acteon

Posted on June 29, 2011 by ubu507

 Drawn by Alexander Runciman Date 1736-1785 British Museum

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Venus

Posted on June 17, 2011 by ubu507

Artist Flaxman, John  Engraver  Blake, William  Creation date  1816-1817 Indianapolis Museum of Art  

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VENUS ANADYOMENE

Posted on June 17, 2011 by ubu507

Manship, Paul 1924 Indianapolis Museum of Art

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Luna

Posted on June 17, 2011 by ubu507

Engraver  Sadeler, Jan, I Artist  Vos, Maarten de Creation date  1585  Indianapolis Museum of Art

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Shaman’s Amulet

Posted on June 16, 2011 by ubu507

North America Tlingit peoples, Alaska/British Columbia ca. 1830–50 White-tailed deer antler L. 3 in. (7.6 cm) Raymond and Laura Wielgus Collection During healing rituals, a Tlingit shaman, who is both a priest and a healer, wore amulets and sometimes touched … Continue reading →

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from Shinto: The Kami Way

Posted on May 25, 2011 by ubu507

In Shinto there is no absolute deity that is the creator and ruler of all. The creative function of the world is realized through the harmonious cooperation of the Kami in the performance of their respective missions. Among the objects … Continue reading →

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Jupiter Seducing Olympias

Posted on May 6, 2011 by ubu507

GIULIO ROMANO 1526-28 Fresco Sala di Psyche, Palazzo del Tè, Mantua

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