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Odysseus offering wine to Polyphemus. Mosaic. 3rd-4rd centur
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Odysseus offering wine to Polyphemus. Mosaic. 3rd-4rd centur
Odysseus offering wine to Polyphemus. Mosaic. 3rd-4rd century. Roman Villa. Piazza Armerina. Sicily. Italy
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This stunning mosaic, dating from the 3rd to 4th century AD, depicts the legendary Greek hero Odysseus offering wine to the one-eyed giant Polyphemus in his cave. The scene is taken from Book IX of Homer's Odyssey, where Odysseus, having managed to blind Polyphemus, uses the ruse of offering him wine to escape with his men. The mosaic, discovered in the Roman Villa in Piazza Armerina, Sicily, Italy, is a testament to the enduring popularity of Greek mythology in the Mediterranean region during the Roman Empire. The intricate details of the mosaic, with Odysseus holding out a large amphora, or wine vessel, and Polyphemus, depicted as a gigantic, fuddled creature, drinking from a cup, are a marvel of ancient art. The presence of a lamb in the scene may symbolize the hospitality extended to Odysseus by the god Poseidon, who had warned him of the danger posed by Polyphemus. This mosaic is a reminder of the rich cultural heritage of ancient Greece and Rome, and a visual representation of the captivating tales of adventure, cunning, and heroism found in the Odyssey.
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