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Cycladic relief. Pithos. Depiction of Potnia Theron
Cycladic relief. Pithos. Depiction of Potnia Theron, the Mistress of the Animals. Goddess of nature, crowned with flowers and shotts, flanked by two rampant lionesses and two submissive women. Second half 7th century BC. Island of Delos. National Archaeological Museum. Athens, Greece. Date: 2014
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1. Title: "Cycladic Relief: Depiction of Potnia Theron, the Mistress of Animals (7th Century BC, Delos Island, National Archaeological Museum, Athens, Greece)" This Cycladic relief, dated back to the second half of the 7th century BC, showcases the enigmatic figure of Potnia Theron, the Goddess of nature and the Mistress of Animals, in a stunning terracotta pithos (large ceramic jar) discovered on the island of Delos in the Aegean Sea. The ancient Greeks believed that Potnia Theron was the protector of agriculture and the fertility of the land. The goddess is depicted frontally, dressed in a hieratic style, with a crown adorned with flowers and shoots atop her head. She is flanked by two powerful lionesses, symbolizing strength and ferocity, and two submissive women, representing humanity and domesticity. The goddess's serene expression and the intricate decoration on the pithos reveal the advanced artistic skills and beliefs of the Cycladic culture. The archaic art style of this Cycladic relief is characterized by its stylized, frontal figures, which were typical of the Cycladic Islands during the 7th and 6th centuries BC. The relief's intricate decoration, with its geometric patterns and animal motifs, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece. The National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece, is home to this precious artifact, which is a must-see for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, mythology, and art. The Cycladic relief of Potnia Theron is a unique and captivating representation of the ancient Greeks' beliefs in the divine powers of nature and the animals that surrounded them.
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