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Piraeus Museum, Athens, Greece 380
B.C.
Add
this famous wall plaque of the ancient Greek Goddess Athena to your art collection and have
a wonderful conversation starter. This is an excellent representation of
classical Greek art!
Athena
was the Goddess of wisdom and women's crafts in
the mythology of the Greeks. She was also a defender against evil and as such
she was a warrior Goddess par excellence. She was the daughter of Zeus and
Metis. When Metis became pregnant, Gaia and Uranus told Zeus that after giving
birth to a daughter, she would then have a son by Zeus who would later
dethrone him. On Gaia's advice, Zeus swallowed Metis. When the time came for
the child to be born, Zeus was afflicted with a dreadful headache and sought
the help of Hephaestus who split his skull with a bronze axe to relieve the
pain. A girl in full armor sprang forth from his head: It was Athena.
Athena's
attributes were the spear, the helmet and the Aegis (a goat-skin shield). She
attached the Gorgon's head which Perseus had given her to her shield, and this
turned to stone every living thing that looked at it.
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Features
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- Perfect for those small places
- Brings a bit of mythology right into your home
- Has exquisitly crafted details
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Specifications
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Size |
11" H |
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Material |
Casting Stone |
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Finish |
Antique stone |
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Shipping Weight |
7 Lbs - ready to hang |
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See Also
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