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Ancient Etruscan chimera
Ancient Etruscan chimera. A winged marine demon with fish tail limbs tormenting a man and woman 1, and Scylla an infernal winged mermaid with giant hooks 2. Geni infernali. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Corsi from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World, Il Costume Antico e Moderno, Florence, 1843
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Altar Antico Chimera Corsi Etruscan Ferrario Gilded Giulio Lines Moderno Peoples Rites Ritual Sacrifice Sacrificial Sheep Vase Celebrants
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An Etruscan Rite of Sacrifice - The Torment of Chimera and Scylla
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving by Corsi, from Giulio Ferrario's "Il Costume Antico e Moderno" published in Florence in 1843, offers a glimpse into the ancient Etruscan world and their intriguing religious practices. The image portrays two terrifying mythological creatures, Chimera and Scylla, tormenting a man and a woman. In the foreground, Chimera, a winged marine demon with the head of a lion, a goat, and a serpent, looms over a man and a woman, her monstrous form a testament to the fearsome power of the Etruscan gods. Her fish-like limbs are entwined around the man and woman, as if to drag them down into the depths of the underworld. Beside Chimera, Scylla, an infernal winged mermaid with giant hooks, prepares to strike at the couple. Scylla's haunting eyes and sharp teeth reveal her predatory nature, while her mermaid tail and wings symbolize her ability to move freely between the watery depths and the land. The scene is set against an altar adorned with gilded silver vases and lines of celebrants, dressed in the traditional Etruscan attire, preparing for a sacrificial rite. The sheep, likely to be the intended sacrifice, stand nearby, their fear palpable as they gaze at the approaching monsters. This illustration offers a unique window into the ancient Etruscan religion and their complex rituals, which often involved the use of terrifying mythological creatures to represent the gods and to ensure their favor. The intricate details of the engraving, from the folds of the celebrants' robes to the veins on the man's arms, add depth and authenticity to this historical representation of a long-lost civilization.
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