Myth Collection (page 2)

Icarus and Daedalus
Daedalus and his son Icarus escape from Crete with man- made wings, but Icarus flies too near the sun : the heat melts the wax on his wings, plunging him into the sea

Herne the Hunter
Herne the hunter hangs himself because his hunting skill has been taken in payment for the miraculous cure of a mortal wound. But every night he leads a spectral hunt

Fable / Wind and Sun
THE WIND AND THE SUN Both disputed over who could cause the traveller to shed his cloak; the wind blew strongly, but in the suns gentle heat the man derobed

Classical Greek gods allegorised
The classical Greek gods allegorised. Date: 18th century

Pergamon Altar. Athena against the giant Alcyoneus
Pergamon Altar. Built by order of Eumenes II Soter. 164-156 BC by artists of the school of Pergamon. Marble and limestone. East frieze. Gigantomachy. Struggle between gods and giants

Prometheus carrying fire. Jan Cossiers (1600-1671). Oil On Canvas

YGGDRASILL. The evergreen ash tree that in Nordic-Germanic mythology overshadows the whole universe: line engraving from Finn Magnusens " Eddalaeren, " Copenhagen, 1824

Amazon warrior, statue at Versailles
Statue of an Amazon warrior in a garden of the Palace of Versailles, France. Digital photograph

Hector & Andromache
Hector and Andromache with their baby son, Astyanax (Scamandrios), held by a nursemaid. Hector asks the gods to make his son braver and stronger than himself

Dante / Virgil Cross Styx
Charon, the ferryman of the Styx, carries Dante and Virgil to the Underworld

Hypnos, God of Sleep
HYPNOS is the Greek god of sleep, known as SOMNUS to the Romans; he lives in a cave in the Cimmerian country where the sun never shines

Beowulf & Dragon
Beowulf, now an old man, uses his young companion Wiglafs shield to defend himself against the fire dragon

Zeus / Jupiter
Zeus (Jupiter) and Hera (Juno) sit with his eagle, visited by Poseidon (Neptune) Hermes (Mercury) and his son (by Alkmene, not Hera, hence her gesture) Herakles

Achilles & Penthesilea
Achilles pities Penthesilea after slaying her

Dr Faustus Frontispiece
Doctor Faustus

German and Norse Myth
The God THOR, on his travels, meets the giant YMER who proceeds to tease him with magical illusions in a friendly sort of way

PERSEUS & MEDUSA PERSEUS & MEDUSA
PERSEUS slays MEDUSA, not looking at her because to see her is fatal; his horse Pegasus also looks away

Narcissus and Echo. Found in the Collection of Walker Art Gallery

Narcissus, 1598-1599. Artist: Caravaggio, Michelangelo (1571-1610)
Narcissus, 1598-1599. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Barberini, Rome

Odin
Illustration of Odin in The Olafur Brynjulfsson Edda 1760, a manuscript which contains material from both the Younger and Elder Edda

Sandstone sculpture of a Yakshini, a benevolent tree spirit in Sanskrit mythology
INDIA: HINDU SCULPTURE. Sandstone sculpture of a Yakshini, a benevolent tree spirit in Sanskrit mythology, who looks after treasure hidden in the earth. 1st century A.D

The Head of Medusa, ca. 1618. Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640). Oil on canvas, 68.5 x 118 cm

The Feast of Venus, after 1635. Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640). Oil on canvas, 217 x 350 cm

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC)

1551 Gesner armoured rhino after Durer
Gesner Woodcut " Icones Animalium" 1560, reproduced from 1551. Published Christoph Froschover, Zurich. Gesner reproduces this image faithfully from the famous 1515 woodcut by Durer

The Hamburg Hydra Linnaeus revealed fake
Copperplate engraving with hand colouring by J. Chapman 1806 after engraving by Seba in his " Treasury of Natural History" (1734). In 1735 a young Linnaeus visited Hamburg

Loch Ness monster, artwork
Loch Ness monster. Computer artwork of the Loch Ness Monster swimming on the surface of Loch Ness, Scotland. Sightings of the monster have occurred at least since the 15th century

Witch with her black cat
Witch casting a spell accompanied by a raven and a black cat. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Haakon Haakonson brought to safety by the Birchlegs, 1200s
Birchlegs carrying Prince Hakon Hakonson to safety over the mountains, a Norwegian legend. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Mobil Pegasus Logo - Perspex sign
The red logo advertising Mobil and Mobiloil, the winged horse of ancient myth, Pegasus, flying through the sky at great speed! A plastic perspex sign. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY* Date: 1960s

Arthur Weds Guinevere
The marriage of Arthur and Guinevere

Poseidon / Neptune
Neptune and Triton, from an original statue in the Villa Montalto

Goddess Kali
The Goddess Kali, the malevolent aspect of Shivas wife Parvati. she wears a necklace of 50 human skulls & frequents cremation grounds

Finn McCool Hears Fairy Harp
Finn McCool hears the fairy harp

Birth of Aphrodite
She is born from the foam of the sea

Faust Makes his Contract
Faust making his contract with Mephistopheles

Telesphorus Roman Deity
Roman healing deity, associated with Asclepius : personifying the hope of successful healing, he is represented as a boy in a hooded cloak

Odin Drinks at Mimir
Odin (Wodan), Scandinavian supreme god of the dead etc acquires his wisdom by drinking at the fountain of Mimir

Medusa and Perseus
The only way to defeat Medusa is not to look at her : Perseus keeps his gaze averted as she seeks to destroy him

Athena (Mussard)
The Greek goddess of wisdom, with her owl and a a dragon

Lancelot Saves Arthur
King Arthur is spared by Sir Bors at the intervention of Sir Lancelot

The Odyssey / Scylla
Scylla, the six-headed monster who lived in a cave next to the deadly whirlpool Charybdis, attacks Odysseus men

Iliad / Achilles (Geffroy)
As presented by Jean Racine in his play IPHIGENIE EN AULIDE

Gilgamesh / Layard Relief
Gilgamesh, the Sumerian King of Uruk

Cuchulain Slays Hound
Cuchulain (Cu Chulainn) slays the Hound of Culain

Poseidon / Vase Painting
Poseidon/Neptune with his chariot and winged horses

Ganymede (Titian)
The beautiful youth Ganymede, son of King Tros of Troy, catches Zeus eye and he sends an eagle to abduct him, immortalising him as the cupbearer of the Gods

DOMENICHINO: DIANA at the Hunt. Oil on canvas by Domenichino (1581-1641)

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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.