Pagan Collection (page 4)

Beetle, emblem of royal power, site of Karnac
8586035 Beetle, emblem of royal power, site of Karnac by Egyptian; Karnak Temple, Karnak, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Luxor Temple: Sacrificed cows (relief)
8585963 Luxor Temple: Sacrificed cows (relief) by Egyptian; Temple of Luxor, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Bagan, Myanmar temples in the Archaeological Zone

Bagan, Myanmar temples in the Archaeological Zone

Bagan, Myanmar Royal Palace above the trees

Bagan, Myanmar ancient temple ruins landscape with Ananda Temple in the archaeological zone

Bagan, Myanmar ancient temple ruins landscape with hot air balloons

Bagan, Myanmar temples in the Archaeological Zone at dusk

Statue of Aphrodite (marble sculpture)
7322916 Statue of Aphrodite (marble sculpture) by Praxiteles (c.400-c.330 BC) (after); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Aphrodite, of the Venus of Arles type)

Apollo, of the kassel Apollo type, 2nd century (sculpture)
7308578 Apollo, of the kassel Apollo type, 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Apollo, of the kassel Apollo type)

Statue of Artemis, goddess of the hunt in Greek mythology, from Ephesus (engraving)
7147480 Statue of Artemis, goddess of the hunt in Greek mythology, from Ephesus (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Artemis)

Colossal statue of Dionysus, 2nd century (sculpture)
7225059 Colossal statue of Dionysus, 2nd century (sculpture) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Villa Borghese, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Colossal statue of Dionysus second century AD)

Statue of Adonis (marble)
YOU4419173 Statue of Adonis (marble) by Duquesnoy, Francois (1597-1643); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Statue of Adonis, in Greek mythology, divinite symbolizing death and renewal of nature)

Detail of the Statue of the godess Persephone, 2nd century
7145302 Detail of the Statue of the godess Persephone, 2nd century by Roman, (2nd century AD); Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
XIR155373 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The Birth of Venus (detail), c. 1485 (tempera on canvas)
5863915 The Birth of Venus (detail), c.1485 (tempera on canvas) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

A unicorn or unicorn, mythological animal - Engraving from a work by Athanasius Kircher
GIA4784277 A unicorn or unicorn, mythological animal - Engraving from a work by Athanasius Kircher (1601-1680), Jesuite, orientalist and German scholar by Unknown Artist

"Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus
FIA5365171 " Achille pleure la mort deAchilles Lamenting the Death of Patroclus by Gay, Nikolai Nikolajevitch (1831-94); Belorussian National Gallery, Minsk

The Wild Hunt of Odin, 1872 (oil on canvas)
3086601 The Wild Hunt of Odin, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Arbo, Peter Nicolai (1831-92); 166x240.5 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Norwegian, out of copyright

A pagan belief, that holly was a symbol of fertility and eternal life, this took place on the Twelfth Night, burning holly tree branch was carried through the village, followed by a brass band

Apollo and Hyacinthos (Hyacinthe) Fresco by Andrea Appiani (1754-1817) Dim
LRI4601153 Apollo and Hyacinthos (Hyacinthe) Fresco by Andrea Appiani (1754-1817) Dim. 116x100 cm Milan, Pinacoteca di Brera by Appiani, Andrea the Elder (1754-1817); Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Echo and Narcissus or Eco e Narciso, Book III, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses
STC415841 Echo and Narcissus or Eco e Narciso, Book III, illustration from Ovids Metamorphoses, Florence, 1832 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ademollo

The Lady and the Unicorn: Taste (tapestry)
XIR11821 The Lady and the Unicorn: Taste (tapestry) by French School, (15th century); 375x460 cm; Musee National du Moyen Age et des Thermes de Cluny, Paris; (add.info.: The Lady has the Unicorn)

Figure of Baal, Canaanite (bronze)
BLP397823 Figure of Baal, Canaanite (bronze) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Hecht Museum, Haifa, Israel; (add.info.: God of war; ); Photo eZev Radovan; out of copyright

Narcissus Sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), Italian manierist, 1548-1565 Dim
LRI4594120 Narcissus Sculpture by Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), Italian manierist, 1548-1565 Dim. 149 cm. Florence. Museo Nazionale del Bargello by Cellini

Scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1873. Creator: Simmons, John (1823-1876)
Scene from A Midsummer Nights Dream, 1873. Private Collection

Siegfrieds Farewell from Kriemhild, c. 1843. Creator: Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872)
Siegfrieds Farewell from Kriemhild, c.1843. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Loki at AEgirs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905
Loki at AE girs Banquet. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Loki and Sigyn. From Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons, c. 1905. Private Collection

Opera Siegfried by Richard Wagner, III Act, 1894. Private Collection

The Walkuren (Valkyrien), 1864. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Wotans farewell to Brunhilde. (Leb wohl, Du kuhnes, herrliches Kind!). Private Collection

Furiously Wotan is riding to the rock. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Artist: Rackham
Furiously Wotan is riding to the rock. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Thors Journey to the Land of the Giants, 1901. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Thors Journey to the Land of the Giants, 1901. Private Collection

The Revelation. Brunhilde Seeing Siegmund And Sieglinde, 1893. Artist: Bussiere, Gaston (1862-1928)
The Revelation. Brunhilde Seeing Siegmund And Sieglinde, 1893. Private Collection

Death of a Viking warrior, 1909. Artist: Butler, Charles Ernest (1864-1933)
Death of a Viking warrior, 1909. Private Collection

The Valkyres Vigil, 1906. Private Collection

A group of white cows going back to the village at dusk along a road of the Bagan Archaeological Zone, Myanmar

Dhammayan Gyi Temple at misty sunrise, Bagan, Mandalay District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Ancient temples of Bagan at dawn, Bagan, Mandalay District, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice Buddhist monks with red umbrellas walking to temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice Buddhist monks with red umbrellas walking away from temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice Buddhist monks with red umbrellas reading by temple, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old temples in Bagan before sunrise, UNESCO, Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Aerial view of golden Dhammayazika temple (AKA Dhammayazaka temple), UNESCO, Pwasaw, Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Two novice monks studying inside a temple under big Buddha statue, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

A young monk reading by a window inside a temple, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Old temple in Bagan and hot-air balloons at sunrise, UNESCO, Old Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

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"Pagan: A Journey Through Ancient Mythology and Sacred Sites" Step into the realm of ancient gods and mystical beliefs as we explore the captivating world of paganism. From Odin on his majestic throne to Athena's statue in the Parthenon, these iconic symbols transport us back to a time when deities ruled supreme. Traveling northward, we find ourselves amidst the rugged beauty of Scotland's Orkney Islands, where Skara Brae Prehistoric Village stands as a testament to our ancestors' spiritual connection with nature. Here, whispers from a distant past echo through stone walls, reminding us of humanity's deep-rooted ties to earth and sky. Turning our gaze towards literature, we delve into the pages of Beowulf manuscript - an epic saga that intertwines heroism and mythical creatures. This tale serves as a reminder that even in ancient times, stories held immense power in shaping belief systems. Intriguingly contrasting this heroic narrative is Dionysus or Bacchus seated upon his extravagant throne. The god of wine and revelry reminds us that pagan traditions encompassed both solemnity and celebration - embracing all facets of human existence. Journeying further across lands steeped in history, we arrive at Avebury stone circle in Wiltshire. This UNESCO World Heritage Site stands as a mysterious monument shrouded in enigma; its purpose lost to time but still evoking awe-inspiring wonder within those who visit. Loki's brood emerges from Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons painting by Rackham - mischievous beings embodying chaos amidst divine order. Their presence reminds us that paganism embraced complex narratives where light coexisted with darkness. Freia enchants us with her ethereal beauty depicted by Arthur Rackham for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie illustrations. Her allure symbolizes femininity intertwined with nature’s bounty – an embodiment of fertility revered by ancient cultures.