Pictured here is the world according to Ptolemy, an Alexandrian astronomer who lived around 150 A.D. His map consisted mainly of lists of places marked on the maps that were circulating at the time and that he made his authorities. He added latitudes and longitudes. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/pictured-here-is-the-world-according-to-ptolemy-an-alexandrian-astronomer-who-lived-around-150-ad-his-map-consisted-mainly-of-lists-of-places-marked-on-the-maps-that-were-circulating-at-the-time-and-that-he-made-his-authorities-he-added-latitudes-and-longitudes-image332382986.html
RF2A8N9TX–Pictured here is the world according to Ptolemy, an Alexandrian astronomer who lived around 150 A.D. His map consisted mainly of lists of places marked on the maps that were circulating at the time and that he made his authorities. He added latitudes and longitudes.
This map shows the world according to Ptolemy. The scale is 1 to 140,000,000. Ptolemy, an Alexandrian astronomer, lived around 150 A.D. His map consisted mainly of lists of places marked on the maps that were circulating at the time and that he made his authorities. He added latitudes and longitudes Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-map-shows-the-world-according-to-ptolemy-the-scale-is-1-to-140000000-ptolemy-an-alexandrian-astronomer-lived-around-150-ad-his-map-consisted-mainly-of-lists-of-places-marked-on-the-maps-that-were-circulating-at-the-time-and-that-he-made-his-authorities-he-added-latitudes-and-longitudes-image445443703.html
RF2GTKKYK–This map shows the world according to Ptolemy. The scale is 1 to 140,000,000. Ptolemy, an Alexandrian astronomer, lived around 150 A.D. His map consisted mainly of lists of places marked on the maps that were circulating at the time and that he made his authorities. He added latitudes and longitudes
This map shows the world according to Ibn Haukal. Muḥammad Abū’l-Qāsim Ibn Ḥawqal, also known as Abū al-Qāsim b. ʻAlī Ibn Ḥawqal al-Naṣībī and Ibn Haukal, was born in Nisibis in Upper Mesopotamia. He was a 10th-century Arab Muslim writer, geographer, and chronicler who traveled during the years 943 to 969 AD. His famed work, written in 977 AD, is called Ṣūrat al-’Arḍ (“The face of the Earth'). The date of his death, known from his writings, was after 978 AD. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-map-shows-the-world-according-to-ibn-haukal-muammad-abl-qsim-ibn-awqal-also-known-as-ab-al-qsim-b-al-ibn-awqal-al-nab-and-ibn-haukal-was-born-in-nisibis-in-upper-mesopotamia-he-was-a-10th-century-arab-muslim-writer-geographer-and-chronicler-who-traveled-during-the-years-943-to-969-ad-his-famed-work-written-in-977-ad-is-called-rat-al-ar-the-face-of-the-earth-the-date-of-his-death-known-from-his-writings-was-after-978-ad-image445444080.html
RF2GTKMD4–This map shows the world according to Ibn Haukal. Muḥammad Abū’l-Qāsim Ibn Ḥawqal, also known as Abū al-Qāsim b. ʻAlī Ibn Ḥawqal al-Naṣībī and Ibn Haukal, was born in Nisibis in Upper Mesopotamia. He was a 10th-century Arab Muslim writer, geographer, and chronicler who traveled during the years 943 to 969 AD. His famed work, written in 977 AD, is called Ṣūrat al-’Arḍ (“The face of the Earth'). The date of his death, known from his writings, was after 978 AD.
This map by Giacomo Gastaldi (c 1500 – c 1565) was an important Italian cartographer. He is known for his 1548 publication of Ptolemy's Geography, the work in which this map appeared.. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-map-by-giacomo-gastaldi-c-1500-c-1565-was-an-important-italian-cartographer-he-is-known-for-his-1548-publication-of-ptolemys-geography-the-work-in-which-this-map-appeared-image447421943.html
RF2GYWR73–This map by Giacomo Gastaldi (c 1500 – c 1565) was an important Italian cartographer. He is known for his 1548 publication of Ptolemy's Geography, the work in which this map appeared..
This image shows a map of the world “according to the Greek poet Homer.” In his Iliad, the world is a round plain encircled by a great river known as Oceanus, The sky is a great concave roof propped up by pillars that the mighty Atlas upholds. On the largte, flat disc of the earth is a sort of belt or zone that includes the lands of which he was aware. To the north are milk-fed nomads. Near the banks of Oceanus are the pygmies. Mentioned are Thracia, Libya, Phryges, Pontus Pelagus, and others. Homer’s Odyssey includes many more names, including Scylla and Charybdis. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-image-shows-a-map-of-the-world-according-to-the-greek-poet-homer-in-his-iliad-the-world-is-a-round-plain-encircled-by-a-great-river-known-as-oceanus-the-sky-is-a-great-concave-roof-propped-up-by-pillars-that-the-mighty-atlas-upholds-on-the-largte-flat-disc-of-the-earth-is-a-sort-of-belt-or-zone-that-includes-the-lands-of-which-he-was-aware-to-the-north-are-milk-fed-nomads-near-the-banks-of-oceanus-are-the-pygmies-mentioned-are-thracia-libya-phryges-pontus-pelagus-and-others-homers-odyssey-includes-many-more-names-including-scylla-and-charybdis-image332382981.html
RF2A8N9TN–This image shows a map of the world “according to the Greek poet Homer.” In his Iliad, the world is a round plain encircled by a great river known as Oceanus, The sky is a great concave roof propped up by pillars that the mighty Atlas upholds. On the largte, flat disc of the earth is a sort of belt or zone that includes the lands of which he was aware. To the north are milk-fed nomads. Near the banks of Oceanus are the pygmies. Mentioned are Thracia, Libya, Phryges, Pontus Pelagus, and others. Homer’s Odyssey includes many more names, including Scylla and Charybdis.
This geographical and historical outline map shows the world according to Mercator's Projection. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-geographical-and-historical-outline-map-shows-the-world-according-to-mercators-projection-image386206530.html
RF2DC96AA–This geographical and historical outline map shows the world according to Mercator's Projection.
This chart that dates to 1898 shows the genealogy, according to Greek and Roman mythology, of the lineage of humans, traced back to Chaos. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-this-chart-that-dates-to-1898-shows-the-genealogy-according-to-greek-160974224.html
RFK9W07C–This chart that dates to 1898 shows the genealogy, according to Greek and Roman mythology, of the lineage of humans, traced back to Chaos.
Ancient Oriental Peoples. According to the legend on this early 1900s map: Orange - Mongolian; pink-Aryan; green-Semitic; purple-Hamitic. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/ancient-oriental-peoples-according-to-the-legend-on-this-early-1900s-map-orange-mongolian-pink-aryan-green-semitic-purple-hamitic-image392264773.html
RF2DP55M5–Ancient Oriental Peoples. According to the legend on this early 1900s map: Orange - Mongolian; pink-Aryan; green-Semitic; purple-Hamitic.
According to Norse mythology, Odin was one of the chief gods and the ruler of Asgard (the country or capital of the Norse gods). This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-norse-mythology-odin-was-one-of-the-chief-gods-and-the-ruler-of-asgard-the-country-or-capital-of-the-norse-gods-this-illustration-by-gordon-browne-dates-to-1913-image482895964.html
RF2K1HPMC–According to Norse mythology, Odin was one of the chief gods and the ruler of Asgard (the country or capital of the Norse gods). This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913.
According to Norse mythology, Odin was one of the chief gods and the ruler of Asgard (the country or capital of the Norse gods). This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-norse-mythology-odin-was-one-of-the-chief-gods-and-the-ruler-of-asgard-the-country-or-capital-of-the-norse-gods-this-illustration-by-gordon-browne-dates-to-1913-image482896347.html
RF2K1HR63–According to Norse mythology, Odin was one of the chief gods and the ruler of Asgard (the country or capital of the Norse gods). This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913.
English warship from middle of 16th century. According to the 1907 caption, it was on this ship that Henry VIII met Francis I of France in Boulogne sur Mer. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/english-warship-from-middle-of-16th-century-according-to-the-1907-caption-it-was-on-this-ship-that-henry-viii-met-francis-i-of-france-in-boulogne-sur-mer-image592584752.html
RF2WC2FW4–English warship from middle of 16th century. According to the 1907 caption, it was on this ship that Henry VIII met Francis I of France in Boulogne sur Mer.
According to Norse mythology, Balder (also Baldr and Baldur) is the Norse god of peace and light and spring. The son of the powerful Odin, he was beloved by the Aesir, the Norse gods. This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-norse-mythology-balder-also-baldr-and-baldur-is-the-norse-god-of-peace-and-light-and-spring-the-son-of-the-powerful-odin-he-was-beloved-by-the-aesir-the-norse-gods-this-illustration-by-gordon-browne-dates-to-1913-image482896355.html
RF2K1HR6B–According to Norse mythology, Balder (also Baldr and Baldur) is the Norse god of peace and light and spring. The son of the powerful Odin, he was beloved by the Aesir, the Norse gods. This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913.
According to Norse mythology, Balder (also Baldr and Baldur) is the Norse god of peace and light and spring. The son of the powerful Odin, he was beloved by the Aesir, the Norse gods. This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-norse-mythology-balder-also-baldr-and-baldur-is-the-norse-god-of-peace-and-light-and-spring-the-son-of-the-powerful-odin-he-was-beloved-by-the-aesir-the-norse-gods-this-illustration-by-gordon-browne-dates-to-1913-image482895994.html
RF2K1HPNE–According to Norse mythology, Balder (also Baldr and Baldur) is the Norse god of peace and light and spring. The son of the powerful Odin, he was beloved by the Aesir, the Norse gods. This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913.
The early 1900s caption reads: 'Ragnhild.' According to the Ragnarssona þáttr, Ragnhild Sigurdsdotter, daughter of Sigurd Hart and his wife Ingeborg ('Ingibjorg') was the granddaughter of Helgi the Sharp and Aslaug. Her maternal grandfather was Harald Klak. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-early-1900s-caption-reads-ragnhild-according-to-the-ragnarssona-ttr-ragnhild-sigurdsdotter-daughter-of-sigurd-hart-and-his-wife-ingeborg-ingibjorg-was-the-granddaughter-of-helgi-the-sharp-and-aslaug-her-maternal-grandfather-was-harald-klak-image557037365.html
RF2RA76RH–The early 1900s caption reads: 'Ragnhild.' According to the Ragnarssona þáttr, Ragnhild Sigurdsdotter, daughter of Sigurd Hart and his wife Ingeborg ('Ingibjorg') was the granddaughter of Helgi the Sharp and Aslaug. Her maternal grandfather was Harald Klak.
Jamestown, Virginia, was the first permanent English settlement in America. It was founded on May 13, 1607. This late 1890 illustration shows the settlers on the first day there—according to what was known and understood about the colony in the late 1800s. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/jamestown-virginia-was-the-first-permanent-english-settlement-in-america-it-was-founded-on-may-13-1607-this-late-1890-illustration-shows-the-settlers-on-the-first-day-thereaccording-to-what-was-known-and-understood-about-the-colony-in-the-late-1800s-image452521453.html
RF2H863MD–Jamestown, Virginia, was the first permanent English settlement in America. It was founded on May 13, 1607. This late 1890 illustration shows the settlers on the first day there—according to what was known and understood about the colony in the late 1800s.
Olaf Tryggvason (960s –1000 AD) was King of Norway from 995 to 1000. He was the son of Tryggvi Olafsson, king of Viken (Vingulmark, and Ranrike), and, according to later sagas, the great-grandson of Harald Fairhair, first King of Norway. He is numbered as Olaf I. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/olaf-tryggvason-960s-1000-ad-was-king-of-norway-from-995-to-1000-he-was-the-son-of-tryggvi-olafsson-king-of-viken-vingulmark-and-ranrike-and-according-to-later-sagas-the-great-grandson-of-harald-fairhair-first-king-of-norway-he-is-numbered-as-olaf-i-image561263922.html
RF2RH3NT2–Olaf Tryggvason (960s –1000 AD) was King of Norway from 995 to 1000. He was the son of Tryggvi Olafsson, king of Viken (Vingulmark, and Ranrike), and, according to later sagas, the great-grandson of Harald Fairhair, first King of Norway. He is numbered as Olaf I.
This 1914 illustration shows two horseman (or cowboys) in Chile. According to the caption, a Chilean cowboy or horseman is never seen without his wide round-brimmed hat, his colorful cape, and his ribbon sash around the waist. They are known as guasos or huasos. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-1914-illustration-shows-two-horseman-or-cowboys-in-chile-according-to-the-caption-a-chilean-cowboy-or-horseman-is-never-seen-without-his-wide-round-brimmed-hat-his-colorful-cape-and-his-ribbon-sash-around-the-waist-they-are-known-as-guasos-or-huasos-image488148601.html
RF2KA52EH–This 1914 illustration shows two horseman (or cowboys) in Chile. According to the caption, a Chilean cowboy or horseman is never seen without his wide round-brimmed hat, his colorful cape, and his ribbon sash around the waist. They are known as guasos or huasos.
According to Greek mythology, Laocoon warned the Trojans about bringing the wooden horse fashioned by the Greeks into Troy. To quiet his protests, a god who favored the Greeks (some say Athena, others Poseidon, others Zeus) sent to sea serpents to kill him - and with him, his sons. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-according-to-greek-mythology-laocoon-warned-the-trojans-about-bringing-145604773.html
RFJCTTAD–According to Greek mythology, Laocoon warned the Trojans about bringing the wooden horse fashioned by the Greeks into Troy. To quiet his protests, a god who favored the Greeks (some say Athena, others Poseidon, others Zeus) sent to sea serpents to kill him - and with him, his sons.
This 1860s illustration shows the conversion of St Paul.The conversion of Paul the Apostle (also known as The Road to Damascus event), was, according to the New Testament, an event in the life of Paul the Apostle that led him to cease persecuting early Christians and to become a follower of Jesus. It is normally dated to AD 34–37. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-1860s-illustration-shows-the-conversion-of-st-paultheconversion-of-paul-the-apostlealso-known-as-the-road-to-damascus-event-was-according-to-thenew-testament-an-event-in-the-life-ofpaul-the-apostlethat-led-him-to-cease-persecutingearly-christiansand-to-become-a-follower-ofjesus-it-is-normally-dated-to-ad-3437-image383196080.html
RF2D7C2E8–This 1860s illustration shows the conversion of St Paul.The conversion of Paul the Apostle (also known as The Road to Damascus event), was, according to the New Testament, an event in the life of Paul the Apostle that led him to cease persecuting early Christians and to become a follower of Jesus. It is normally dated to AD 34–37.
This statue of Ariadne is housed i the Vatican Museum in Italy. According to Greek mythology, Ariadne, the daughter of Minos, king of Crete, was deserted by the Greek hero Theseus. There she is surprised by the god of wine and merriment Bacchus and his followers (nymphs, fauns, satyrs) who are returning from a sacrifice. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-statue-of-ariadne-is-housed-i-the-vatican-museum-in-italy-according-to-greek-mythology-ariadne-the-daughter-of-minos-king-of-crete-was-deserted-by-the-greek-hero-theseus-there-she-is-surprised-by-the-god-of-wine-and-merriment-bacchus-and-his-followers-nymphs-fauns-satyrs-who-are-returning-from-a-sacrifice-image451914340.html
RF2H76D9T–This statue of Ariadne is housed i the Vatican Museum in Italy. According to Greek mythology, Ariadne, the daughter of Minos, king of Crete, was deserted by the Greek hero Theseus. There she is surprised by the god of wine and merriment Bacchus and his followers (nymphs, fauns, satyrs) who are returning from a sacrifice.
This illustration dates to aroun 1898 and shows the wolf Fenris (also spelled Fenrir. The name translates as 'He who dwells in the marshes.' According to Norse mythology, he is the son of the god Loki and the giantess Angrboda. He is the brother of the serpent Jorungand and the underworld goddess Hel. Legend says that the gods raised Fenris to keep him under their control. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-this-illustration-dates-to-aroun-1898-and-shows-the-wolf-fenris-also-177441342.html
RFM8K46P–This illustration dates to aroun 1898 and shows the wolf Fenris (also spelled Fenrir. The name translates as 'He who dwells in the marshes.' According to Norse mythology, he is the son of the god Loki and the giantess Angrboda. He is the brother of the serpent Jorungand and the underworld goddess Hel. Legend says that the gods raised Fenris to keep him under their control.
The early 1900s caption reads: 'Brynhild, live—cried Sigurd.' According to legend, Sigurd found and wakened Brynhild, a maiden who lay in an enchanted sleep upon a high mountain. They loved one another, and Sigurd gave her a ring from the dragon's treasure, promising to return and marry her. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-early-1900s-caption-reads-brynhild-livecried-sigurd-according-to-legend-sigurd-found-and-wakened-brynhild-a-maiden-who-lay-in-an-enchanted-sleep-upon-a-high-mountain-they-loved-one-another-and-sigurd-gave-her-a-ring-from-the-dragons-treasure-promising-to-return-and-marry-her-image561831209.html
RF2RJ1HC9–The early 1900s caption reads: 'Brynhild, live—cried Sigurd.' According to legend, Sigurd found and wakened Brynhild, a maiden who lay in an enchanted sleep upon a high mountain. They loved one another, and Sigurd gave her a ring from the dragon's treasure, promising to return and marry her.
This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. After ridding the palace of the suitors, he goes to see his father Laertes (seen here). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-image-shows-the-return-of-odysseus-according-to-the-greek-legend-as-told-by-homer-in-the-odyssey-when-the-hero-odysseus-returned-home-to-ithaca-from-the-trojan-war-a-journey-that-had-taken-him-20-years-he-found-his-palace-overrun-with-suitors-vying-for-the-hand-of-his-wife-after-ridding-the-palace-of-the-suitors-he-goes-to-see-his-father-laertes-seen-here-image433786943.html
RF2G5MKJR–This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. After ridding the palace of the suitors, he goes to see his father Laertes (seen here).
This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. After ridding the palace of the suitors, he goes to see his father Laertes (seen here). Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-image-shows-the-return-of-odysseus-according-to-the-greek-legend-as-told-by-homer-in-the-odyssey-when-the-hero-odysseus-returned-home-to-ithaca-from-the-trojan-war-a-journey-that-had-taken-him-20-years-he-found-his-palace-overrun-with-suitors-vying-for-the-hand-of-his-wife-after-ridding-the-palace-of-the-suitors-he-goes-to-see-his-father-laertes-seen-here-image433786946.html
RF2G5MKJX–This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. After ridding the palace of the suitors, he goes to see his father Laertes (seen here).
This 1880s illustration accompanied a book on Homer and his epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It shows the scene with the Greek hero Odysseus (Ulysses) at the table of Circe. According to ancient Greek mythology, Circe was a well-known enchantress. The daughter of Helios, she changed the companions of Odysseus into swine. Odysseus made Circe break the spell. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-1880s-illustration-accompanied-a-book-on-homer-and-his-epics-the-iliad-and-the-odyssey-it-shows-the-scene-with-the-greek-hero-odysseus-ulysses-at-the-table-of-circe-according-to-ancient-greek-mythology-circe-was-a-well-known-enchantress-the-daughter-of-helios-she-changed-the-companions-of-odysseus-into-swine-odysseus-made-circe-break-the-spell-image416636052.html
RF2F5RBF0–This 1880s illustration accompanied a book on Homer and his epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It shows the scene with the Greek hero Odysseus (Ulysses) at the table of Circe. According to ancient Greek mythology, Circe was a well-known enchantress. The daughter of Helios, she changed the companions of Odysseus into swine. Odysseus made Circe break the spell.
This image dates to 1897 and is a copy of a statue of Laocoon and his sons. According to Greek mythology, Laocoon warned the Trojans about bringing the wooden horse fashioned by the Greeks into Troy. To quiet his protests, a god who favored the Greeks (some say Athena, others Poseidon, others Zeus) sent to sea serpents to kill him - and with him, his sons. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-image-dates-to-1897-and-is-a-copy-of-a-statue-of-laocoon-and-his-sons-according-to-greek-mythology-laocoon-warned-the-trojans-about-bringing-the-wooden-horse-fashioned-by-the-greeks-into-troy-to-quiet-his-protests-a-god-who-favored-the-greeks-some-say-athena-others-poseidon-others-zeus-sent-to-sea-serpents-to-kill-him-and-with-him-his-sons-image332382989.html
RF2A8N9W1–This image dates to 1897 and is a copy of a statue of Laocoon and his sons. According to Greek mythology, Laocoon warned the Trojans about bringing the wooden horse fashioned by the Greeks into Troy. To quiet his protests, a god who favored the Greeks (some say Athena, others Poseidon, others Zeus) sent to sea serpents to kill him - and with him, his sons.
This image dates to 1897 and is a copy of a statue of Laocoon and his sons. According to Greek mythology, Laocoon warned the Trojans about bringing the wooden horse fashioned by the Greeks into Troy. To quiet his protests, a god who favored the Greeks (some say Athena, others Poseidon, others Zeus) sent to sea serpents to kill him - and with him, his sons. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-image-dates-to-1897-and-is-a-copy-of-a-statue-of-laocoon-and-his-sons-according-to-greek-mythology-laocoon-warned-the-trojans-about-bringing-the-wooden-horse-fashioned-by-the-greeks-into-troy-to-quiet-his-protests-a-god-who-favored-the-greeks-some-say-athena-others-poseidon-others-zeus-sent-to-sea-serpents-to-kill-him-and-with-him-his-sons-image332382995.html
RF2A8N9W7–This image dates to 1897 and is a copy of a statue of Laocoon and his sons. According to Greek mythology, Laocoon warned the Trojans about bringing the wooden horse fashioned by the Greeks into Troy. To quiet his protests, a god who favored the Greeks (some say Athena, others Poseidon, others Zeus) sent to sea serpents to kill him - and with him, his sons.
Olaf Tryggvason (sometimes spelled Tryggvison) was King of Norway from 995 to 1000. He was the son of Tryggvi Olafsson, king of Viken, and, according to later sagas, the great-grandson of Harald Fairhair, first King of Norway. He is numbered as Olaf I. Olaf is seen as an important factor in the conversion of the Norse to Christianity. This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/olaf-tryggvason-sometimes-spelled-tryggvison-was-king-of-norway-from-995-to-1000-he-was-the-son-of-tryggvi-olafsson-king-of-viken-and-according-to-later-sagas-the-great-grandson-of-harald-fairhair-first-king-of-norway-he-is-numbered-as-olaf-i-olaf-is-seen-as-an-important-factor-in-the-conversion-of-the-norse-to-christianity-this-illustration-by-gordon-browne-dates-to-1913-image559387394.html
RF2RE2896–Olaf Tryggvason (sometimes spelled Tryggvison) was King of Norway from 995 to 1000. He was the son of Tryggvi Olafsson, king of Viken, and, according to later sagas, the great-grandson of Harald Fairhair, first King of Norway. He is numbered as Olaf I. Olaf is seen as an important factor in the conversion of the Norse to Christianity. This illustration by Gordon Browne dates to 1913.
According to Norse mythology, the Valkyries(also called Valkyrjor) were the daughters or attendants of Odin, the chief god (also called Wotan). The Norse believed the Valkyries came to battlefield, chose those who would die, and carried them back to Valhalla (a fallen warrior can be seen here in front of a Valkyrie). Their leader was Brynhild (also spelled Brunhild, Brunhilde, Brynhildr). This illustration dates to 1913. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-norse-mythology-the-valkyriesalso-called-valkyrjor-were-the-daughters-or-attendants-of-odin-the-chief-god-also-called-wotan-the-norse-believed-the-valkyries-came-to-battlefield-chose-those-who-would-die-and-carried-them-back-to-valhalla-a-fallen-warrior-can-be-seen-here-in-front-of-a-valkyrie-their-leader-was-brynhild-also-spelled-brunhild-brunhilde-brynhildr-this-illustration-dates-to-1913-image482896363.html
RF2K1HR6K–According to Norse mythology, the Valkyries(also called Valkyrjor) were the daughters or attendants of Odin, the chief god (also called Wotan). The Norse believed the Valkyries came to battlefield, chose those who would die, and carried them back to Valhalla (a fallen warrior can be seen here in front of a Valkyrie). Their leader was Brynhild (also spelled Brunhild, Brunhilde, Brynhildr). This illustration dates to 1913.
According to Norse mythology, the Valkyries(also called Valkyrjor) were the daughters or attendants of Odin, the chief god (also called Wotan). The Norse believed the Valkyries came to battlefield, chose those who would die, and carried them back to Valhalla (a fallen warrior can be seen here in front of a Valkyrie). Their leader was Brynhild (also spelled Brunhild, Brunhilde, Brynhildr). This illustration dates to 1913. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-norse-mythology-the-valkyriesalso-called-valkyrjor-were-the-daughters-or-attendants-of-odin-the-chief-god-also-called-wotan-the-norse-believed-the-valkyries-came-to-battlefield-chose-those-who-would-die-and-carried-them-back-to-valhalla-a-fallen-warrior-can-be-seen-here-in-front-of-a-valkyrie-their-leader-was-brynhild-also-spelled-brunhild-brunhilde-brynhildr-this-illustration-dates-to-1913-image482895995.html
RF2K1HPNF–According to Norse mythology, the Valkyries(also called Valkyrjor) were the daughters or attendants of Odin, the chief god (also called Wotan). The Norse believed the Valkyries came to battlefield, chose those who would die, and carried them back to Valhalla (a fallen warrior can be seen here in front of a Valkyrie). Their leader was Brynhild (also spelled Brunhild, Brunhilde, Brynhildr). This illustration dates to 1913.
This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. Here the suitor Antinous prepares to hit Odysseus (in the guise of a beggar) with a footstool. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-image-shows-the-return-of-odysseus-according-to-the-greek-legend-as-told-by-homer-in-the-odyssey-when-the-hero-odysseus-returned-home-to-ithaca-from-the-trojan-war-a-journey-that-had-taken-him-20-years-he-found-his-palace-overrun-with-suitors-vying-for-the-hand-of-his-wife-here-the-suitor-antinous-prepares-to-hit-odysseus-in-the-guise-of-a-beggar-with-a-footstool-image433786938.html
RF2G5MKJJ–This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. Here the suitor Antinous prepares to hit Odysseus (in the guise of a beggar) with a footstool.
This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. Here the suitor Antinous prepares to hit Odysseus (in the guise of a beggar) with a footstool. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-image-shows-the-return-of-odysseus-according-to-the-greek-legend-as-told-by-homer-in-the-odyssey-when-the-hero-odysseus-returned-home-to-ithaca-from-the-trojan-war-a-journey-that-had-taken-him-20-years-he-found-his-palace-overrun-with-suitors-vying-for-the-hand-of-his-wife-here-the-suitor-antinous-prepares-to-hit-odysseus-in-the-guise-of-a-beggar-with-a-footstool-image433786915.html
RF2G5MKHR–This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. Here the suitor Antinous prepares to hit Odysseus (in the guise of a beggar) with a footstool.
According to Norse mythology, Odin was one of the chief gods and the ruler of Asgard (the country or capital of the Norse gods). Here Odin sits upon his throne. On his shoulder are the two ravens, Hugin (also Huginn - and meaning 'thought') and Munin (also Muninn and meaning 'memory'), associated with him. To his right and left at bottom are the two wolves, Geri and Freki (both meaning 'greedy' or ravenous one'), that were also said to accompany him. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-according-to-norse-mythology-odin-was-one-of-the-chief-gods-and-the-176775865.html
RFM7GRBN–According to Norse mythology, Odin was one of the chief gods and the ruler of Asgard (the country or capital of the Norse gods). Here Odin sits upon his throne. On his shoulder are the two ravens, Hugin (also Huginn - and meaning 'thought') and Munin (also Muninn and meaning 'memory'), associated with him. To his right and left at bottom are the two wolves, Geri and Freki (both meaning 'greedy' or ravenous one'), that were also said to accompany him.
The early 1900s caption reads: 'Sigurd said to himself that whatever befell he must look upon the face—beneath the helmet was Brynhild.' According to legend, Sigurd found and wakened Brynhild, a maiden who lay in an enchanted sleep upon a high mountain. They loved one another, and Sigurd gave her a ring from the dragon's treasure, promising to return and marry her. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-early-1900s-caption-reads-sigurd-said-to-himself-that-whatever-befell-he-must-look-upon-the-facebeneath-the-helmet-was-brynhild-according-to-legend-sigurd-found-and-wakened-brynhild-a-maiden-who-lay-in-an-enchanted-sleep-upon-a-high-mountain-they-loved-one-another-and-sigurd-gave-her-a-ring-from-the-dragons-treasure-promising-to-return-and-marry-her-image561831206.html
RF2RJ1HC6–The early 1900s caption reads: 'Sigurd said to himself that whatever befell he must look upon the face—beneath the helmet was Brynhild.' According to legend, Sigurd found and wakened Brynhild, a maiden who lay in an enchanted sleep upon a high mountain. They loved one another, and Sigurd gave her a ring from the dragon's treasure, promising to return and marry her.
This drawing from 1898 is of the famed statue known as Hermes Belvedere. This coarse-grained white marble statue presently in the Vatican Museum is a Roman copy, dating to between 117 and 138 C.E. of a Greek bronze that dated to the 4th century B.C.E. According to Greek and Roman mythology, Hermes (Mercury to the Romans) was the messenger god. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-this-drawing-from-1898-is-of-the-famed-statue-known-as-hermes-belvedere-162646494.html
RFKCH57A–This drawing from 1898 is of the famed statue known as Hermes Belvedere. This coarse-grained white marble statue presently in the Vatican Museum is a Roman copy, dating to between 117 and 138 C.E. of a Greek bronze that dated to the 4th century B.C.E. According to Greek and Roman mythology, Hermes (Mercury to the Romans) was the messenger god.
This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. At the gates to the city was his faithful dog Argos (also spelled Argus) —(seen here)—, who had pined for his master those long years and, upon seeing him again, died. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-image-shows-the-return-of-odysseus-according-to-the-greek-legend-as-told-by-homer-in-the-odyssey-when-the-hero-odysseus-returned-home-to-ithaca-from-the-trojan-war-a-journey-that-had-taken-him-20-years-he-found-his-palace-overrun-with-suitors-vying-for-the-hand-of-his-wife-at-the-gates-to-the-city-was-his-faithful-dog-argos-also-spelled-argus-seen-here-who-had-pined-for-his-master-those-long-years-and-upon-seeing-him-again-died-image433786908.html
RF2G5MKHG–This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. At the gates to the city was his faithful dog Argos (also spelled Argus) —(seen here)—, who had pined for his master those long years and, upon seeing him again, died.
This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. At the gates to the city was his faithful dog Argos (also spelled Argus) —(seen here)—, who had pined for his master those long years and, upon seeing him again, died. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-image-shows-the-return-of-odysseus-according-to-the-greek-legend-as-told-by-homer-in-the-odyssey-when-the-hero-odysseus-returned-home-to-ithaca-from-the-trojan-war-a-journey-that-had-taken-him-20-years-he-found-his-palace-overrun-with-suitors-vying-for-the-hand-of-his-wife-at-the-gates-to-the-city-was-his-faithful-dog-argos-also-spelled-argus-seen-here-who-had-pined-for-his-master-those-long-years-and-upon-seeing-him-again-died-image433786911.html
RF2G5MKHK–This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. At the gates to the city was his faithful dog Argos (also spelled Argus) —(seen here)—, who had pined for his master those long years and, upon seeing him again, died.
Moses and Burning Bush from drawing by Raphael (1483-1520) and at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. The burning bush is an object described by the Book of Exodus as being located on Mount Horeb. According to the narrative, the bush was on fire, but was not consumed by the flames, hence the name. In the biblical narrative, the burning bush is the location at which Moses was appointed by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/moses-and-burning-bush-from-drawing-by-raphael-1483-1520-and-at-the-academy-of-fine-arts-in-venice-theburning-bushis-an-object-described-by-thebook-of-exodus-as-being-located-onmount-horeb-according-to-the-narrative-the-bush-was-on-fire-but-was-not-consumed-by-the-flames-hence-the-name-in-the-biblical-narrative-the-burning-bush-is-the-location-at-whichmoseswas-appointed-bygodto-lead-theisraelitesout-ofegyptand-intocanaan-image382549601.html
RF2D6AHWN–Moses and Burning Bush from drawing by Raphael (1483-1520) and at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice. The burning bush is an object described by the Book of Exodus as being located on Mount Horeb. According to the narrative, the bush was on fire, but was not consumed by the flames, hence the name. In the biblical narrative, the burning bush is the location at which Moses was appointed by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt and into Canaan.
According to Greek mythology, the hero Bellerophon, with the aid of the winged horse Pegasus, slew the monster as the Chimaera, which was part lion, part goat, and part dragon. Bellerophon became too proud of his accomplishments and tried to fly to heaven on Pegasus, but was thrown and blinded—and according to one legend, killed. This illustration shows Pegasus and three nymphs caring for him. It was done by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770 –1844), a Danish sculptor and medalist of international fame Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-greek-mythology-the-hero-bellerophon-with-the-aid-of-the-winged-horse-pegasus-slew-the-monster-as-the-chimaera-which-was-part-lion-part-goat-and-part-dragon-bellerophon-became-too-proud-of-his-accomplishments-and-tried-to-fly-to-heaven-on-pegasus-but-was-thrown-and-blindedand-according-to-one-legend-killed-this-illustration-shows-pegasus-and-three-nymphs-caring-for-him-it-was-done-by-bertel-thorvaldsen-1770-1844-a-danish-sculptor-and-medalist-of-international-fame-image450740224.html
RF2H58YN4–According to Greek mythology, the hero Bellerophon, with the aid of the winged horse Pegasus, slew the monster as the Chimaera, which was part lion, part goat, and part dragon. Bellerophon became too proud of his accomplishments and tried to fly to heaven on Pegasus, but was thrown and blinded—and according to one legend, killed. This illustration shows Pegasus and three nymphs caring for him. It was done by Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770 –1844), a Danish sculptor and medalist of international fame
This painting, titled Circe and the Friends of Ulysses, was done by Briton Riviere in 1872. Briton Rivière was a British artist of Huguenot descent. He exhibited a variety of paintings at the Royal Academy, but devoted much of his life to animal paintings. According to ancient Greek mythology, Circe was a well-known enchantress. The daughter of Helios, she changed the companions of the Greek hero Odysseus into swine, as pictured here. Odysseus made Circe break the spell. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-painting-titled-circe-and-the-friends-of-ulysses-was-done-by-briton-riviere-in-1872-briton-rivire-was-a-british-artist-of-huguenot-descent-he-exhibited-a-variety-of-paintings-at-the-royal-academy-but-devoted-much-of-his-life-to-animal-paintings-according-to-ancient-greek-mythology-circe-was-a-well-known-enchantress-the-daughter-of-helios-she-changed-the-companions-of-the-greek-hero-odysseus-into-swine-as-pictured-here-odysseus-made-circe-break-the-spell-image359843522.html
RF2BWC82A–This painting, titled Circe and the Friends of Ulysses, was done by Briton Riviere in 1872. Briton Rivière was a British artist of Huguenot descent. He exhibited a variety of paintings at the Royal Academy, but devoted much of his life to animal paintings. According to ancient Greek mythology, Circe was a well-known enchantress. The daughter of Helios, she changed the companions of the Greek hero Odysseus into swine, as pictured here. Odysseus made Circe break the spell.
This 1910 illustration shows a wall painting uncovered in Pompeii of Perseus and Andromeda. According to Greek mythology, Andromeda was the daughter of Ethiopian rulers Cepheus and Cassiopeia. The god of the sea Poseidon was so angered that Cassiopeia claimed Andromeda was more beautiful than the sea nymphs known as the Nereids that he ordered a sea monster to ravage Ethiopia. It would only be appeased if Andromeda was sacrificed to it. The Greek hero Perseus rescued her—seen here in this painting. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-1910-illustration-shows-a-wall-painting-uncovered-in-pompeii-of-perseus-and-andromeda-according-to-greek-mythology-andromeda-was-the-daughter-of-ethiopian-rulers-cepheus-and-cassiopeia-the-god-of-the-sea-poseidon-was-so-angered-that-cassiopeia-claimed-andromeda-was-more-beautiful-than-the-sea-nymphs-known-as-the-nereids-that-he-ordered-a-sea-monster-to-ravage-ethiopia-it-would-only-be-appeased-if-andromeda-was-sacrificed-to-it-the-greek-hero-perseus-rescued-herseen-here-in-this-painting-image440860731.html
RF2GH6XA3–This 1910 illustration shows a wall painting uncovered in Pompeii of Perseus and Andromeda. According to Greek mythology, Andromeda was the daughter of Ethiopian rulers Cepheus and Cassiopeia. The god of the sea Poseidon was so angered that Cassiopeia claimed Andromeda was more beautiful than the sea nymphs known as the Nereids that he ordered a sea monster to ravage Ethiopia. It would only be appeased if Andromeda was sacrificed to it. The Greek hero Perseus rescued her—seen here in this painting.
Sardanapalus was, according to the Greek writer Ctesias, the last king of Assyria. Historians, however, believe it was Ashur-uballit II (612–605 BC). Writers do say he lived in the seventh century and lived a life of luxury and self-indulgence. History says to avoid falling to rebels who threatened and were near to overthrowing him, he built a huge funeral pyre and had himself and his eunuchs and concubines and his wealth all burned on the pyre - as shown here. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/sardanapalus-was-according-to-the-greek-writer-ctesias-the-last-king-of-assyria-historians-however-believe-it-was-ashur-uballit-ii612605-bc-writers-do-say-he-lived-in-the-seventh-century-and-lived-a-life-of-luxury-and-self-indulgence-history-says-to-avoid-falling-to-rebels-who-threatened-and-were-near-to-overthrowing-him-he-built-a-huge-funeral-pyre-and-had-himself-and-his-eunuchs-and-concubines-and-his-wealth-all-burned-on-the-pyre-as-shown-here-image333040059.html
RF2A9R7YR–Sardanapalus was, according to the Greek writer Ctesias, the last king of Assyria. Historians, however, believe it was Ashur-uballit II (612–605 BC). Writers do say he lived in the seventh century and lived a life of luxury and self-indulgence. History says to avoid falling to rebels who threatened and were near to overthrowing him, he built a huge funeral pyre and had himself and his eunuchs and concubines and his wealth all burned on the pyre - as shown here.
According to Greek and Roman mythology, Cupid (Eros to the Greeks) was the god of love. His mother, Venus (Aphrodite), was jealous of Psyche, a mortal princess, and sent Cupid to shoot her with a love arrow that would make her fall in love with a horrible creature. By accident, Cupid pricked himself as he did so and reversed the effect on Psyche. Venus tried unsuccessfully to keep the two apart. Finally, Cupid and Pysche (seen here together) were allowed to marry, and Psyche was granted immortality. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-greek-and-roman-mythology-cupid-eros-to-the-greeks-was-the-god-of-love-his-mother-venus-aphrodite-was-jealous-of-psyche-a-mortal-princess-and-sent-cupid-to-shoot-her-with-a-love-arrow-that-would-make-her-fall-in-love-with-a-horrible-creature-by-accident-cupid-pricked-himself-as-he-did-so-and-reversed-the-effect-on-psyche-venus-tried-unsuccessfully-to-keep-the-two-apart-finally-cupid-and-pysche-seen-here-together-were-allowed-to-marry-and-psyche-was-granted-immortality-image469491470.html
RF2J7R54E–According to Greek and Roman mythology, Cupid (Eros to the Greeks) was the god of love. His mother, Venus (Aphrodite), was jealous of Psyche, a mortal princess, and sent Cupid to shoot her with a love arrow that would make her fall in love with a horrible creature. By accident, Cupid pricked himself as he did so and reversed the effect on Psyche. Venus tried unsuccessfully to keep the two apart. Finally, Cupid and Pysche (seen here together) were allowed to marry, and Psyche was granted immortality.
According to Greek and Roman mythology, Cupid (Eros to the Greeks) was the god of love. His mother, Venus (Aphrodite), was jealous of Psyche, a mortal princess, and sent Cupid to shoot her with a love arrow that would make her fall in love with a horrible creature. By accident, Cupid pricked himself as he did so and reversed the effect on Psyche. Venus tried unsuccessfully to keep the two apart. Finally, Cupid and Pysche (seen here together) were allowed to marry, and Psyche was granted immortality. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-greek-and-roman-mythology-cupid-eros-to-the-greeks-was-the-god-of-love-his-mother-venus-aphrodite-was-jealous-of-psyche-a-mortal-princess-and-sent-cupid-to-shoot-her-with-a-love-arrow-that-would-make-her-fall-in-love-with-a-horrible-creature-by-accident-cupid-pricked-himself-as-he-did-so-and-reversed-the-effect-on-psyche-venus-tried-unsuccessfully-to-keep-the-two-apart-finally-cupid-and-pysche-seen-here-together-were-allowed-to-marry-and-psyche-was-granted-immortality-image469491469.html
RF2J7R54D–According to Greek and Roman mythology, Cupid (Eros to the Greeks) was the god of love. His mother, Venus (Aphrodite), was jealous of Psyche, a mortal princess, and sent Cupid to shoot her with a love arrow that would make her fall in love with a horrible creature. By accident, Cupid pricked himself as he did so and reversed the effect on Psyche. Venus tried unsuccessfully to keep the two apart. Finally, Cupid and Pysche (seen here together) were allowed to marry, and Psyche was granted immortality.
This inage shows The return of ulysses by the German-French painter L F Schutzenberger (died 1903). According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. At the gates to the city was his faithful dog Argus, who had pined for his master those long years and, upon seeing him again, died. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-inage-shows-the-return-of-ulysses-by-the-german-french-painter-l-f-schutzenberger-died-1903-according-to-the-greek-legend-as-told-by-homer-in-the-odyssey-when-the-hero-odysseus-returned-home-to-ithaca-from-the-trojan-war-a-journey-that-had-taken-him-20-years-he-found-his-palace-overrun-with-suitors-vying-for-the-hand-of-his-wife-at-the-gates-to-the-city-was-his-faithful-dog-argus-who-had-pined-for-his-master-those-long-years-and-upon-seeing-him-again-died-image404365673.html
RF2EDTCF5–This inage shows The return of ulysses by the German-French painter L F Schutzenberger (died 1903). According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. At the gates to the city was his faithful dog Argus, who had pined for his master those long years and, upon seeing him again, died.
In this 1880s illustration, Phaeacian sailors place Odysseus (also known as Ulysses) on his homeland's shores —that is, on Ithaca. According to Greek mythology, Phaeacia was the island of Scheria, the location of which is unknown. In the Odyssey, an epic poem credited to the Greek poet Homer (fl c. 700 B.C.), the hero Odysseus landed on the shores of Phaeacia when he was shipwrecked on his return home from the Trojan War. The Phaeacians then took Odysseus home on one of their ships. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/in-this-1880s-illustration-phaeacian-sailors-place-odysseus-also-known-as-ulysses-on-his-homelands-shores-that-is-on-ithaca-according-to-greek-mythology-phaeacia-was-the-island-of-scheria-the-location-of-which-is-unknown-in-the-odyssey-an-epic-poem-credited-to-the-greek-poet-homer-fl-c-700-bc-the-hero-odysseus-landed-on-the-shores-of-phaeacia-when-he-was-shipwrecked-on-his-return-home-from-the-trojan-war-the-phaeacians-then-took-odysseus-home-on-one-of-their-ships-image416673111.html
RF2F5W2PF–In this 1880s illustration, Phaeacian sailors place Odysseus (also known as Ulysses) on his homeland's shores —that is, on Ithaca. According to Greek mythology, Phaeacia was the island of Scheria, the location of which is unknown. In the Odyssey, an epic poem credited to the Greek poet Homer (fl c. 700 B.C.), the hero Odysseus landed on the shores of Phaeacia when he was shipwrecked on his return home from the Trojan War. The Phaeacians then took Odysseus home on one of their ships.
This 1880s illustration accompanied a book on Homer and his epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It shows the scene in the Odyssey when Penelope is shown welcoming Odysseus (also called Ulysses) home after he has rid the palace of the suitors and made himself known to her. According to Greek tradition, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, king of Ithaca. Odysseus spent 10 years fighting against the Trojans (Trojan War said to have been around 1184 B.C.) and then another 10 years trying to get back home. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-1880s-illustration-accompanied-a-book-on-homer-and-his-epics-the-iliad-and-the-odyssey-it-shows-the-scene-in-the-odyssey-when-penelope-is-shown-welcoming-odysseus-also-called-ulysses-home-after-he-has-rid-the-palace-of-the-suitors-and-made-himself-known-to-her-according-to-greek-tradition-penelope-was-the-wife-of-odysseus-king-of-ithaca-odysseus-spent-10-years-fighting-against-the-trojans-trojan-war-said-to-have-been-around-1184-bc-and-then-another-10-years-trying-to-get-back-home-image416673134.html
RF2F5W2RA–This 1880s illustration accompanied a book on Homer and his epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It shows the scene in the Odyssey when Penelope is shown welcoming Odysseus (also called Ulysses) home after he has rid the palace of the suitors and made himself known to her. According to Greek tradition, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, king of Ithaca. Odysseus spent 10 years fighting against the Trojans (Trojan War said to have been around 1184 B.C.) and then another 10 years trying to get back home.
Marcus Curtius leaps into Gulf. This relief is housed in the Villa Borghese. Marcus Curtius, a legendary hero of ancient Rome. According to legend, in 362 BC a deep chasm opened in the Roman Forum. The seers declared that the pit would never close until Rome’s most valuable possession was thrown into it. Claiming that nothing was more precious than a brave citizen, Curtius leaped, fully armed and on horseback, into the chasm, which immediately closed. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/marcus-curtius-leaps-into-gulf-this-relief-is-housed-in-the-villa-borghese-marcus-curtius-a-legendary-hero-ofancient-rome-according-tolegend-in-362bca-deep-chasm-opened-in-theroman-forum-the-seers-declared-that-the-pit-would-never-close-until-romes-most-valuable-possession-was-thrown-into-it-claiming-that-nothing-was-morepreciousthan-a-brave-citizen-curtius-leaped-fully-armed-and-on-horseback-into-the-chasm-which-immediately-closed-image383857370.html
RF2D8E5YP–Marcus Curtius leaps into Gulf. This relief is housed in the Villa Borghese. Marcus Curtius, a legendary hero of ancient Rome. According to legend, in 362 BC a deep chasm opened in the Roman Forum. The seers declared that the pit would never close until Rome’s most valuable possession was thrown into it. Claiming that nothing was more precious than a brave citizen, Curtius leaped, fully armed and on horseback, into the chasm, which immediately closed.
Diogenes, c. 412-323 B.C., was a Greek cynic philosopher who lived in Athens. He stressed the belief in the simple life by living in a tub. He is said to have gone about in daylight carrying a lantern, looking for someone showing proper human virtue. According to Plutarch, Alexander the Great met Diogenes in Corinth (see here in this early 1900s illustration) and when he asked the cynic what he might do for him, Diogenes is said to have replied, 'Move out of my sunlight.' Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/diogenes-c-412-323-bc-was-a-greek-cynic-philosopher-who-lived-in-athens-he-stressed-the-belief-in-the-simple-life-by-living-in-a-tub-he-is-said-to-have-gone-about-in-daylight-carrying-a-lantern-looking-for-someone-showing-proper-human-virtue-according-to-plutarch-alexander-the-great-met-diogenes-in-corinth-see-here-in-this-early-1900s-illustration-and-when-he-asked-the-cynic-what-he-might-do-for-him-diogenes-is-said-to-have-replied-move-out-of-my-sunlight-image382518748.html
RF2D696FT–Diogenes, c. 412-323 B.C., was a Greek cynic philosopher who lived in Athens. He stressed the belief in the simple life by living in a tub. He is said to have gone about in daylight carrying a lantern, looking for someone showing proper human virtue. According to Plutarch, Alexander the Great met Diogenes in Corinth (see here in this early 1900s illustration) and when he asked the cynic what he might do for him, Diogenes is said to have replied, 'Move out of my sunlight.'
This print showing Rama's Marriage dates to 1913. According to the Ramayana, Lord Shiva had gifted a celestial bow to King Janaka of Mithila. King Janaka set the condition that he would marry his daughter Sita to the person who would be able to string Pinaka, the bow of Lord Shiva. In the assembly of the court of King Janaka, Rama effortlessly lifted the bow and stringed it, and then, stretching the bowstring to examine its tautness, Rama unintentionally broke the bow, the sound of its breaking resounded like thunder and the earth trembled. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-print-showing-ramas-marriage-dates-to-1913-according-to-the-ramayana-lord-shiva-had-gifted-a-celestial-bow-to-king-janaka-of-mithila-king-janaka-set-the-condition-that-he-would-marry-his-daughter-sita-to-the-person-who-would-be-able-to-string-pinaka-the-bow-of-lord-shiva-in-the-assembly-of-the-court-of-king-janaka-rama-effortlessly-lifted-the-bow-and-stringed-it-and-then-stretching-the-bowstring-to-examine-its-tautness-rama-unintentionally-broke-the-bow-the-sound-of-its-breaking-resounded-like-thunder-and-the-earth-trembled-image490262785.html
RF2KDHB55–This print showing Rama's Marriage dates to 1913. According to the Ramayana, Lord Shiva had gifted a celestial bow to King Janaka of Mithila. King Janaka set the condition that he would marry his daughter Sita to the person who would be able to string Pinaka, the bow of Lord Shiva. In the assembly of the court of King Janaka, Rama effortlessly lifted the bow and stringed it, and then, stretching the bowstring to examine its tautness, Rama unintentionally broke the bow, the sound of its breaking resounded like thunder and the earth trembled.
According to Greek mythology, Andromeda was the daughter of Ethiopian rulers Cepheus and Cassiopeia. The god of the sea, Poseidon, was so angered that Cassiopeia claimed Andromeda was more beautiful than the sea nymphs known as the Nereids that he ordered a sea monster to ravage Ethiopia. It would only be appeased if Andromeda was sacrificed to it. Andromeda was then stripped and chained to a rock (as seen in this 1890s illustration). The Greek hero Perseus rescued her. The messenger god Hermes (Mercury to the Romans) had given Perseus winged sandals and a cap that rendered him invisible when Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-greek-mythology-andromeda-was-the-daughter-of-ethiopian-rulers-cepheus-and-cassiopeia-the-god-of-the-sea-poseidon-was-so-angered-that-cassiopeia-claimed-andromeda-was-more-beautiful-than-the-sea-nymphs-known-as-the-nereids-that-he-ordered-a-sea-monster-to-ravage-ethiopia-it-would-only-be-appeased-if-andromeda-was-sacrificed-to-it-andromeda-was-then-stripped-and-chained-to-a-rock-as-seen-in-this-1890s-illustration-the-greek-hero-perseus-rescued-her-the-messenger-god-hermes-mercury-to-the-romans-had-given-perseus-winged-sandals-and-a-cap-that-rendered-him-invisible-when-image469767528.html
RF2J87N7M–According to Greek mythology, Andromeda was the daughter of Ethiopian rulers Cepheus and Cassiopeia. The god of the sea, Poseidon, was so angered that Cassiopeia claimed Andromeda was more beautiful than the sea nymphs known as the Nereids that he ordered a sea monster to ravage Ethiopia. It would only be appeased if Andromeda was sacrificed to it. Andromeda was then stripped and chained to a rock (as seen in this 1890s illustration). The Greek hero Perseus rescued her. The messenger god Hermes (Mercury to the Romans) had given Perseus winged sandals and a cap that rendered him invisible when
According to Greek mythology, Andromeda was the daughter of Ethiopian rulers Cepheus and Cassiopeia. The god of the sea, Poseidon, was so angered that Cassiopeia claimed Andromeda was more beautiful than the sea nymphs known as the Nereids that he ordered a sea monster to ravage Ethiopia. It would only be appeased if Andromeda was sacrificed to it. Andromeda was then stripped and chained to a rock (as seen in this 1890s illustration). The Greek hero Perseus rescued her. The messenger god Hermes (Mercury to the Romans) had given Perseus winged sandals and a cap that rendered him invisible when Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-greek-mythology-andromeda-was-the-daughter-of-ethiopian-rulers-cepheus-and-cassiopeia-the-god-of-the-sea-poseidon-was-so-angered-that-cassiopeia-claimed-andromeda-was-more-beautiful-than-the-sea-nymphs-known-as-the-nereids-that-he-ordered-a-sea-monster-to-ravage-ethiopia-it-would-only-be-appeased-if-andromeda-was-sacrificed-to-it-andromeda-was-then-stripped-and-chained-to-a-rock-as-seen-in-this-1890s-illustration-the-greek-hero-perseus-rescued-her-the-messenger-god-hermes-mercury-to-the-romans-had-given-perseus-winged-sandals-and-a-cap-that-rendered-him-invisible-when-image469767527.html
RF2J87N7K–According to Greek mythology, Andromeda was the daughter of Ethiopian rulers Cepheus and Cassiopeia. The god of the sea, Poseidon, was so angered that Cassiopeia claimed Andromeda was more beautiful than the sea nymphs known as the Nereids that he ordered a sea monster to ravage Ethiopia. It would only be appeased if Andromeda was sacrificed to it. Andromeda was then stripped and chained to a rock (as seen in this 1890s illustration). The Greek hero Perseus rescued her. The messenger god Hermes (Mercury to the Romans) had given Perseus winged sandals and a cap that rendered him invisible when
This 1899 illustration shows the marriage of Pocahontas to John Rolfe in 1614. English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. But records say: John Smith came to the Powhatan when Pocahontas was about 9 or 10. According to Mattaponi oral history, little Matoaka was possibly about 10 years old when John Smith and English colonists arrived in Tsenacomoca in the spring of 1607. John Smith was about 27 years old. They were never married nor involved. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-1899-illustration-shows-the-marriage-of-pocahontas-to-john-rolfe-in-1614-english-captain-john-smith-guided-the-colonists-through-difficult-times-in-the-jamestown-settlement-of-1607-but-records-say-john-smith-came-to-the-powhatan-when-pocahontas-was-about-9-or-10-according-to-mattaponi-oral-history-little-matoaka-was-possibly-about-10-years-old-when-john-smith-and-english-colonists-arrived-in-tsenacomoca-in-the-spring-of-1607-john-smith-was-about-27-years-oldthey-were-never-married-nor-involved-image438641371.html
RF2GDHRF7–This 1899 illustration shows the marriage of Pocahontas to John Rolfe in 1614. English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. But records say: John Smith came to the Powhatan when Pocahontas was about 9 or 10. According to Mattaponi oral history, little Matoaka was possibly about 10 years old when John Smith and English colonists arrived in Tsenacomoca in the spring of 1607. John Smith was about 27 years old. They were never married nor involved.
This 1880s illustration accompanied a book on Homer and his epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It shows the scene in the Odyssey with Penelope, the wife of the Greek hero Odysseus (Ulysses), surprised by suitors when she is weaving. According to Greek tradition, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, king of Ithaca. Odysseus spent 10 years fighting against the Trojans (Trojan War said to have been around 1184 B.C.) and then another 10 years trying to get back home. Meanwhile suitors of Penelope have made his palace their home. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-1880s-illustration-accompanied-a-book-on-homer-and-his-epics-the-iliad-and-the-odyssey-it-shows-the-scene-in-the-odyssey-with-penelope-the-wife-of-the-greek-hero-odysseus-ulysses-surprised-by-suitors-when-she-is-weaving-according-to-greek-tradition-penelope-was-the-wife-of-odysseus-king-of-ithaca-odysseus-spent-10-years-fighting-against-the-trojans-trojan-war-said-to-have-been-around-1184-bc-and-then-another-10-years-trying-to-get-back-home-meanwhile-suitors-of-penelope-have-made-his-palace-their-home-image416636055.html
RF2F5RBF3–This 1880s illustration accompanied a book on Homer and his epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It shows the scene in the Odyssey with Penelope, the wife of the Greek hero Odysseus (Ulysses), surprised by suitors when she is weaving. According to Greek tradition, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, king of Ithaca. Odysseus spent 10 years fighting against the Trojans (Trojan War said to have been around 1184 B.C.) and then another 10 years trying to get back home. Meanwhile suitors of Penelope have made his palace their home.
This 1880s illustration accompanied a book on Homer and his epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It shows the scene in the Odyssey when Penelope’s has a dream that is symbolic, the purpose of which is to inform her of Odysseus’s arrival and the ensuing destruction of the suitors. According to Greek tradition, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, king of Ithaca. Odysseus spent 10 years fighting against the Trojans (Trojan War said to have been around 1184 B.C.) and then another 10 years trying to get back home. Meanwhile suitors of Penelope have made his palace their home. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-1880s-illustration-accompanied-a-book-on-homer-and-his-epics-the-iliad-and-the-odyssey-it-shows-the-scene-in-the-odyssey-when-penelopes-has-a-dream-that-is-symbolic-the-purpose-of-which-is-to-inform-her-of-odysseuss-arrival-and-the-ensuing-destruction-of-the-suitors-according-to-greek-tradition-penelope-was-the-wife-of-odysseus-king-of-ithaca-odysseus-spent-10-years-fighting-against-the-trojans-trojan-war-said-to-have-been-around-1184-bc-and-then-another-10-years-trying-to-get-back-home-meanwhile-suitors-of-penelope-have-made-his-palace-their-home-image416673042.html
RF2F5W2M2–This 1880s illustration accompanied a book on Homer and his epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey. It shows the scene in the Odyssey when Penelope’s has a dream that is symbolic, the purpose of which is to inform her of Odysseus’s arrival and the ensuing destruction of the suitors. According to Greek tradition, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, king of Ithaca. Odysseus spent 10 years fighting against the Trojans (Trojan War said to have been around 1184 B.C.) and then another 10 years trying to get back home. Meanwhile suitors of Penelope have made his palace their home.
One by One the Gauls Followed Each Other. This scene represents the Gallic invasion of Rome in 390 B.C. Back in Rome, according to tradition, the Gauls attempted to infiltrate the Capitoline by climbing the hill near the Temple of Carmentis, a goddess of birth. The Gauls gained the summit, eluded the Roman guards and did not even wake the dogs. They could not sneak by the temple of Juno, however, as the honking of her sacred geese finally alerted the guards. Led by Marcus Manilus, the Roman guards confronted the Gauls. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/one-by-one-the-gauls-followed-each-other-this-scene-represents-the-gallic-invasion-of-rome-in-390-bc-back-in-rome-according-to-tradition-the-gauls-attempted-to-infiltrate-the-capitoline-by-climbing-the-hill-near-the-temple-of-carmentis-a-goddess-of-birth-the-gauls-gained-the-summit-eluded-the-roman-guards-and-did-not-even-wake-the-dogs-they-could-not-sneak-by-the-temple-of-juno-however-as-the-honking-of-her-sacred-geese-finally-alerted-the-guards-led-by-marcus-manilus-the-roman-guards-confronted-the-gauls-image370072506.html
RF2CE2776–One by One the Gauls Followed Each Other. This scene represents the Gallic invasion of Rome in 390 B.C. Back in Rome, according to tradition, the Gauls attempted to infiltrate the Capitoline by climbing the hill near the Temple of Carmentis, a goddess of birth. The Gauls gained the summit, eluded the Roman guards and did not even wake the dogs. They could not sneak by the temple of Juno, however, as the honking of her sacred geese finally alerted the guards. Led by Marcus Manilus, the Roman guards confronted the Gauls.
One by One the Gauls Followed Each Other. This scene represents the Gallic invasion of Rome in 390 B.C. Back in Rome, according to tradition, the Gauls attempted to infiltrate the Capitoline by climbing the hill near the Temple of Carmentis, a goddess of birth. The Gauls gained the summit, eluded the Roman guards and did not even wake the dogs. They could not sneak by the temple of Juno, however, as the honking of her sacred geese finally alerted the guards. Led by Marcus Manilus, the Roman guards confronted the Gauls. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/one-by-one-the-gauls-followed-each-other-this-scene-represents-the-gallic-invasion-of-rome-in-390-bc-back-in-rome-according-to-tradition-the-gauls-attempted-to-infiltrate-the-capitoline-by-climbing-the-hill-near-the-temple-of-carmentis-a-goddess-of-birth-the-gauls-gained-the-summit-eluded-the-roman-guards-and-did-not-even-wake-the-dogs-they-could-not-sneak-by-the-temple-of-juno-however-as-the-honking-of-her-sacred-geese-finally-alerted-the-guards-led-by-marcus-manilus-the-roman-guards-confronted-the-gauls-image370072312.html
RF2CE2708–One by One the Gauls Followed Each Other. This scene represents the Gallic invasion of Rome in 390 B.C. Back in Rome, according to tradition, the Gauls attempted to infiltrate the Capitoline by climbing the hill near the Temple of Carmentis, a goddess of birth. The Gauls gained the summit, eluded the Roman guards and did not even wake the dogs. They could not sneak by the temple of Juno, however, as the honking of her sacred geese finally alerted the guards. Led by Marcus Manilus, the Roman guards confronted the Gauls.
This illustration shows the sleeping Barbarossa in the Kyffhauser mountains. Frederick Barbarossa, also known as Frederick I, was the Holy Roman Emperor from 2 January 1155 until his death 35 years later. According to legend, the emperor Barbarossa remains sleeping under the Kyffhäuser Mountain and will someday rise again when Germany needs his leadership. The Kyffhäuser Monument, also known as Barbarossa Monument, is an Emperor William monument within the Kyffhäuser mountain range in the German state of Thuringia. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-illustration-shows-the-sleeping-barbarossa-in-the-kyffhauser-mountains-frederick-barbarossa-also-known-asfrederick-i-was-theholy-roman-emperorfrom-2-january-1155-until-his-death-35-years-later-according-to-legend-the-emperor-barbarossa-remains-sleeping-under-the-kyffhuser-mountain-and-will-someday-rise-again-when-germany-needs-his-leadership-the-kyffhuser-monument-also-known-asbarbarossa-monument-is-anemperor-william-monumentwithin-thekyffhusermountain-range-in-thegermanstate-ofthuringia-image367479579.html
RF2C9T3XK–This illustration shows the sleeping Barbarossa in the Kyffhauser mountains. Frederick Barbarossa, also known as Frederick I, was the Holy Roman Emperor from 2 January 1155 until his death 35 years later. According to legend, the emperor Barbarossa remains sleeping under the Kyffhäuser Mountain and will someday rise again when Germany needs his leadership. The Kyffhäuser Monument, also known as Barbarossa Monument, is an Emperor William monument within the Kyffhäuser mountain range in the German state of Thuringia.
The 1906 caption reads: “MARTYRDOM OF SAINT DENIS.—Denis or Dionysius was the first bishop of Paris, and he has been adopted as the patron saint of France. He and his chief followers were beheaded at Paris in one of the Christian persecutions by the Roman Emperors. According to legend, the saint picked up his severed head and walked with it two miles to the hill of Montmartre where he wished to be buried. It is a scene which French artists are fond of portraying with all the miraculous accompaniments, as we see them here.” Denis of Paris was a 3rd-century Christian martyr and saint. According Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-1906-caption-reads-martyrdom-of-saint-denisdenis-or-dionysius-was-the-first-bishop-of-paris-and-he-has-been-adopted-as-the-patron-saint-of-france-he-and-his-chief-followers-were-beheaded-at-paris-in-one-of-the-christian-persecutions-by-the-roman-emperors-according-to-legend-the-saint-picked-up-his-severed-head-and-walked-with-it-two-miles-to-the-hill-of-montmartre-where-he-wished-to-be-buried-it-is-a-scene-which-french-artists-are-fond-of-portraying-with-all-the-miraculous-accompaniments-as-we-see-them-here-denis-of-paris-was-a-3rd-century-christian-martyr-and-saint-according-image468458556.html
RF2J643JM–The 1906 caption reads: “MARTYRDOM OF SAINT DENIS.—Denis or Dionysius was the first bishop of Paris, and he has been adopted as the patron saint of France. He and his chief followers were beheaded at Paris in one of the Christian persecutions by the Roman Emperors. According to legend, the saint picked up his severed head and walked with it two miles to the hill of Montmartre where he wished to be buried. It is a scene which French artists are fond of portraying with all the miraculous accompaniments, as we see them here.” Denis of Paris was a 3rd-century Christian martyr and saint. According
The 1906 caption reads” “ROLAND AT RONCESVALLES.—According to legend, Roland was the greatest of the Twelve Peers of Charlemagne. With the rear-guard of his sovereign's army he was assailed by countless hordes of the Saracens in a mountain pass of the Pyrenees. The blast for help which he blew upon his horn was heard by Charlemagne thirty miles away, but too late, and Roland was slain with all his followers.” The Song of Roland is the oldest surviving major piece of French literature. Scholars usually date it to between 1140 and 1170. The epic of France, it focuses on the theme of Charlemagne Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-1906-caption-reads-roland-at-roncesvallesaccording-to-legend-roland-was-the-greatest-of-the-twelve-peers-of-charlemagne-with-the-rear-guard-of-his-sovereigns-army-he-was-assailed-by-countless-hordes-of-the-saracens-in-a-mountain-pass-of-the-pyrenees-the-blast-for-help-which-he-blew-upon-his-horn-was-heard-by-charlemagne-thirty-miles-away-but-too-late-and-roland-was-slain-with-all-his-followers-the-song-of-roland-is-the-oldest-surviving-major-piece-of-french-literature-scholars-usually-date-it-to-between-1140-and-1170-the-epic-of-france-it-focuses-on-the-theme-of-charlemagne-image467088519.html
RF2J3WM4R–The 1906 caption reads” “ROLAND AT RONCESVALLES.—According to legend, Roland was the greatest of the Twelve Peers of Charlemagne. With the rear-guard of his sovereign's army he was assailed by countless hordes of the Saracens in a mountain pass of the Pyrenees. The blast for help which he blew upon his horn was heard by Charlemagne thirty miles away, but too late, and Roland was slain with all his followers.” The Song of Roland is the oldest surviving major piece of French literature. Scholars usually date it to between 1140 and 1170. The epic of France, it focuses on the theme of Charlemagne
This 1890i illustration shows the marriage of Pocahontas to English tobacco planter John Rolfe in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1614. English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. According to Mattaponi oral history, little Matoaka was possibly about 10 years old when John Smith and English colonists arrived in Tsenacomoca in the spring of 1607. John Smith was about 27 years old. They were never married nor involved.. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-1890i-illustration-shows-the-marriage-of-pocahontas-to-english-tobacco-planter-john-rolfe-in-jamestown-virginia-in-1614-english-captain-john-smith-guided-the-colonists-through-difficult-times-in-the-jamestown-settlement-of-1607-according-to-mattaponi-oral-history-little-matoaka-was-possibly-about-10-years-old-when-john-smith-and-english-colonists-arrived-in-tsenacomoca-in-the-spring-of-1607-john-smith-was-about-27-years-old-they-were-never-married-nor-involved-image452521456.html
RF2H863MG–This 1890i illustration shows the marriage of Pocahontas to English tobacco planter John Rolfe in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1614. English Captain John Smith guided the colonists through difficult times in the Jamestown settlement of 1607. According to Mattaponi oral history, little Matoaka was possibly about 10 years old when John Smith and English colonists arrived in Tsenacomoca in the spring of 1607. John Smith was about 27 years old. They were never married nor involved..
According to Greek mythology, Camilla was a member of the Volsci, an Italic tribe. Her parents were King Metabus and Casmilla. According to Virgil's Aeneid, Metabus was dethroned by his people and forced to flee. He grabbed his daughter and as the Volsci chase him, he fears for Camilla, attaches her to his spear and flings both across the River Amasenus and then swam across and got her. Later Camilla joins with Turnus, king of the Rutuli, and they fight against Aeneas and his followers who have fled Troy after the Trojans lose to the Greeks in the Trojan War. In this illustration that dates t Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-according-to-greek-mythology-camilla-was-a-member-of-the-volsci-an-148693496.html
RFJHWG20–According to Greek mythology, Camilla was a member of the Volsci, an Italic tribe. Her parents were King Metabus and Casmilla. According to Virgil's Aeneid, Metabus was dethroned by his people and forced to flee. He grabbed his daughter and as the Volsci chase him, he fears for Camilla, attaches her to his spear and flings both across the River Amasenus and then swam across and got her. Later Camilla joins with Turnus, king of the Rutuli, and they fight against Aeneas and his followers who have fled Troy after the Trojans lose to the Greeks in the Trojan War. In this illustration that dates t
According to Greek mythology (Roman as well), Charon was described as an old man who ferried the souls of th dead across the River Styx and Acheron to Hades. To be able to get on Charon's boat, a dead person need to have a coin for the passage. Thus it was customary for a coin to be placed in the mouth of a dead perosn before burial. In this illustration that deates to aroun 1900, the ferryman Charon is seen selection those who have the coin and therefore can come on his boat. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-according-to-greek-mythology-roman-as-well-charon-was-described-as-147426016.html
RFJFRRAT–According to Greek mythology (Roman as well), Charon was described as an old man who ferried the souls of th dead across the River Styx and Acheron to Hades. To be able to get on Charon's boat, a dead person need to have a coin for the passage. Thus it was customary for a coin to be placed in the mouth of a dead perosn before burial. In this illustration that deates to aroun 1900, the ferryman Charon is seen selection those who have the coin and therefore can come on his boat.
According to Greek mythology, Camilla was a member of the Volsci, an Italic tribe. Her parents were King Metabus and Casmilla. According to Virgil's Aeneid, Metabus was dethroned by his people and forced to flee. He grabbed his daughter and as the Volsci chase him, he fears for Camilla, attaches her to his spear and flings both across the River Amasenus and then he swims across and got her. Later Camilla joins with Turnus, king of the Rutuli, and they fight against Aeneas and his followers who have fled Troy after the Trojans lose to the Greeks in the Trojan War. She is killed by the Trojan A Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-according-to-greek-mythology-camilla-was-a-member-of-the-volsci-an-148693501.html
RFJHWG25–According to Greek mythology, Camilla was a member of the Volsci, an Italic tribe. Her parents were King Metabus and Casmilla. According to Virgil's Aeneid, Metabus was dethroned by his people and forced to flee. He grabbed his daughter and as the Volsci chase him, he fears for Camilla, attaches her to his spear and flings both across the River Amasenus and then he swims across and got her. Later Camilla joins with Turnus, king of the Rutuli, and they fight against Aeneas and his followers who have fled Troy after the Trojans lose to the Greeks in the Trojan War. She is killed by the Trojan A
According to Greek mythology, Camilla was a member of the Volsci, an Italic tribe. Her parents were King Metabus and Casmilla. According to Virgil's Aeneid, Metabus was dethroned by his people and forced to flee. He grabbed his daughter and as the Volsci chase him, he fears for Camilla, attaches her to his spear and flings both across the River Amasenus and then he swims across and got her. Later Camilla joins with Turnus, king of the Rutuli, and they fight against Aeneas and his followers who have fled Troy after the Trojans lose to the Greeks in the Trojan War. She is killed by the Trojan A Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-according-to-greek-mythology-camilla-was-a-member-of-the-volsci-an-148693502.html
RFJHWG26–According to Greek mythology, Camilla was a member of the Volsci, an Italic tribe. Her parents were King Metabus and Casmilla. According to Virgil's Aeneid, Metabus was dethroned by his people and forced to flee. He grabbed his daughter and as the Volsci chase him, he fears for Camilla, attaches her to his spear and flings both across the River Amasenus and then he swims across and got her. Later Camilla joins with Turnus, king of the Rutuli, and they fight against Aeneas and his followers who have fled Troy after the Trojans lose to the Greeks in the Trojan War. She is killed by the Trojan A
The 1918 caption reads: “Athena comes between Odysseus, Laertes and Telemachus and Eupeithes and his band who want to banish Odysseus.” This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. Here, the goddess Athena intervenes between Odysseus, Laertes, and Telemachus and the lead suitor Eupeithes whom with the other suitors, wants to banish Odysseus. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-1918-caption-reads-athena-comes-between-odysseus-laertes-and-telemachus-and-eupeithes-and-his-band-who-want-to-banish-odysseus-this-image-shows-the-return-of-odysseus-according-to-the-greek-legend-as-told-by-homer-in-the-odyssey-when-the-hero-odysseus-returned-home-to-ithaca-from-the-trojan-war-a-journey-that-had-taken-him-20-years-he-found-his-palace-overrun-with-suitors-vying-for-the-hand-of-his-wife-here-the-goddess-athena-intervenes-between-odysseus-laertes-and-telemachus-and-the-lead-suitor-eupeithes-whom-with-the-other-suitors-wants-to-banish-odysseus-image433786953.html
RF2G5MKK5–The 1918 caption reads: “Athena comes between Odysseus, Laertes and Telemachus and Eupeithes and his band who want to banish Odysseus.” This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. Here, the goddess Athena intervenes between Odysseus, Laertes, and Telemachus and the lead suitor Eupeithes whom with the other suitors, wants to banish Odysseus.
The 1918 caption reads: “Athena comes between Odysseus, Laertes and Telemachus and Eupeithes and his band who want to banish Odysseus.” This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. Here, the goddess Athena intervenes between Odysseus, Laertes, and Telemachus and the lead suitor Eupeithes whom with the other suitors, wants to banish Odysseus. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-1918-caption-reads-athena-comes-between-odysseus-laertes-and-telemachus-and-eupeithes-and-his-band-who-want-to-banish-odysseus-this-image-shows-the-return-of-odysseus-according-to-the-greek-legend-as-told-by-homer-in-the-odyssey-when-the-hero-odysseus-returned-home-to-ithaca-from-the-trojan-war-a-journey-that-had-taken-him-20-years-he-found-his-palace-overrun-with-suitors-vying-for-the-hand-of-his-wife-here-the-goddess-athena-intervenes-between-odysseus-laertes-and-telemachus-and-the-lead-suitor-eupeithes-whom-with-the-other-suitors-wants-to-banish-odysseus-image433786948.html
RF2G5MKK0–The 1918 caption reads: “Athena comes between Odysseus, Laertes and Telemachus and Eupeithes and his band who want to banish Odysseus.” This image shows the return of Odysseus. According to the Greek legend as told by Homer in the 'Odyssey,' when the hero Odysseus returned home to Ithaca from the Trojan War, a journey that had taken him 20 years, he found his palace overrun with suitors vying for the hand of his wife. Here, the goddess Athena intervenes between Odysseus, Laertes, and Telemachus and the lead suitor Eupeithes whom with the other suitors, wants to banish Odysseus.
This image shows Papirius insulted by the Gauls as drawn by C Maccari. According to the Roman tale, in the 380s B.C., the Gauls invaded Italy and Rome itself. When they entered Rome, the senators refused to flee. The actual details vary, but here the senators are shown in the Senate house. When the Gauls touch the beard of the Senator Papirius, Papirius no longer remains unmoving - rather he hits back. Slaughter ensues. Cesare Maccari (1840 –1919) was an Italian painter and sculptor, most famous for his 1888 painting showing Cicero Denouncing Catiline. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-image-shows-papirius-insulted-by-the-gauls-as-drawn-by-c-maccari-according-to-the-roman-tale-in-the-380s-bc-the-gauls-invaded-italy-and-rome-itself-when-they-entered-rome-the-senators-refused-to-flee-the-actual-details-vary-but-here-the-senators-are-shown-in-the-senate-house-when-the-gauls-touch-the-beard-of-the-senator-papirius-papirius-no-longer-remains-unmoving-rather-he-hits-back-slaughter-ensues-cesaremaccari1840-1919-was-an-italianpainterand-sculptor-most-famous-for-his-1888paintingshowing-cicero-denouncing-catiline-image410745456.html
RF2ET720G–This image shows Papirius insulted by the Gauls as drawn by C Maccari. According to the Roman tale, in the 380s B.C., the Gauls invaded Italy and Rome itself. When they entered Rome, the senators refused to flee. The actual details vary, but here the senators are shown in the Senate house. When the Gauls touch the beard of the Senator Papirius, Papirius no longer remains unmoving - rather he hits back. Slaughter ensues. Cesare Maccari (1840 –1919) was an Italian painter and sculptor, most famous for his 1888 painting showing Cicero Denouncing Catiline.
This map dating to the last months of World war I, shows the battle lines on all Fronts as of August 1, 1917. The map shows also the extent of the German submartine blockade. According to the legend, the diagonal lines shows the Allied territory occupied by the enemy. The vertical lines show enemy territory occupied by the Allies. The dotted black line shows the international frontiers. The black-outlined red line shows the battle lines on August 1, 1917. The horizontal lines show the war zones the German submarine blockade. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-map-dating-to-the-last-months-of-world-war-i-shows-the-battle-lines-on-all-fronts-as-of-august-1-1917-the-map-shows-also-the-extent-of-the-german-submartine-blockade-according-to-the-legend-the-diagonal-lines-shows-the-allied-territory-occupied-by-the-enemy-the-vertical-lines-show-enemy-territory-occupied-by-the-allies-the-dotted-black-line-shows-the-international-frontiers-the-black-outlined-red-line-shows-the-battle-lines-on-august-1-1917-the-horizontal-lines-show-the-war-zones-the-german-submarine-blockade-image397712530.html
RF2E31AAX–This map dating to the last months of World war I, shows the battle lines on all Fronts as of August 1, 1917. The map shows also the extent of the German submartine blockade. According to the legend, the diagonal lines shows the Allied territory occupied by the enemy. The vertical lines show enemy territory occupied by the Allies. The dotted black line shows the international frontiers. The black-outlined red line shows the battle lines on August 1, 1917. The horizontal lines show the war zones the German submarine blockade.
Birth of Brahma - springing from a lotus issuing from Vishnu from an original Indian painting. Brahma is the creator of the universe and of all beings, as depicted in the Hindu cosmology. According to the Puranas, Brahma is the son of God, and often referred to as Prajapati. The Shatapatha Brahman says that Brahma was born of the Supreme Being Brahman and the female energy known as Maya. Wishing to create the universe, Brahman first created the water, in which he placed his seed. This seed transformed into a golden egg, from which Brahma appeared. For this reason, Brahma is also known as ‘Hir Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/birth-of-brahma-springing-from-a-lotus-issuing-from-vishnu-from-an-original-indian-painting-brahma-is-the-creator-of-the-universe-and-of-all-beings-as-depicted-in-the-hindu-cosmologyaccording-to-thepuranas-brahma-is-the-son-of-god-and-often-referred-to-as-prajapati-the-shatapatha-brahmansays-that-brahma-was-born-of-the-supreme-being-brahman-and-the-female-energy-known-as-maya-wishing-to-create-the-universe-brahman-first-created-the-water-in-which-he-placed-his-seed-this-seed-transformed-into-a-golden-egg-from-which-brahma-appeared-for-this-reason-brahma-is-also-known-as-hir-image386502123.html
RF2DCPKB7–Birth of Brahma - springing from a lotus issuing from Vishnu from an original Indian painting. Brahma is the creator of the universe and of all beings, as depicted in the Hindu cosmology. According to the Puranas, Brahma is the son of God, and often referred to as Prajapati. The Shatapatha Brahman says that Brahma was born of the Supreme Being Brahman and the female energy known as Maya. Wishing to create the universe, Brahman first created the water, in which he placed his seed. This seed transformed into a golden egg, from which Brahma appeared. For this reason, Brahma is also known as ‘Hir
This illiustration dates to the early 1900s and shows the death of Archimedes (c. 212 B.C.). Archimedes is considered one of the world’s master mathematicians. His mechanical inventions enabled his native city, Syracuse, to withstand a Roman siege for three years. When the city was finally stormed, the mathematician was so intent upon a problem, according to an historical account, that he heard nothing of the tumult. The Roman soldiers had been given special orders to spare and protect the renowned genius. But when a soldier, bursting in on him and asked questions, the sage’s only answer was Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-illiustration-dates-to-the-early-1900s-and-shows-the-death-of-archimedes-c-212-bc-archimedes-is-considered-one-of-the-worlds-master-mathematicians-his-mechanical-inventions-enabled-his-native-city-syracuse-to-withstand-a-roman-siege-for-three-years-when-the-city-was-finally-stormed-the-mathematician-was-so-intent-upon-a-problem-according-to-an-historical-account-that-he-heard-nothing-of-the-tumult-the-roman-soldiers-had-been-given-special-orders-to-spare-and-protect-the-renowned-genius-but-when-a-soldier-bursting-in-on-him-and-asked-questions-the-sages-only-answer-was-image370072285.html
RF2CE26Y9–This illiustration dates to the early 1900s and shows the death of Archimedes (c. 212 B.C.). Archimedes is considered one of the world’s master mathematicians. His mechanical inventions enabled his native city, Syracuse, to withstand a Roman siege for three years. When the city was finally stormed, the mathematician was so intent upon a problem, according to an historical account, that he heard nothing of the tumult. The Roman soldiers had been given special orders to spare and protect the renowned genius. But when a soldier, bursting in on him and asked questions, the sage’s only answer was
Aristomenes (died 631 BC) was, for hundreds of years, the favorite folk hero of Sparta's enemies throughout Greece. He is credited with great bravery in his wars against the Spartans, especially the Second Messenian War, and numerous dramatic escapes and other escapades. At one point he was said to have been captured by the Spartans and thrown into a deep cavern, known as Caiadas, to be left for dead. According to legend, he escaped by following a fox out of a hole (as seen here). The caption of the images reads: Aristomenes freed by fox. Aristomenes of Messene was a brave general and the mos Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/aristomenes-died-631-bc-was-for-hundreds-of-years-the-favorite-folk-hero-of-spartas-enemies-throughout-greece-he-is-credited-with-great-bravery-in-his-wars-against-the-spartans-especially-the-second-messenian-war-and-numerous-dramatic-escapes-and-other-escapades-at-one-point-he-was-said-to-have-been-captured-by-the-spartans-and-thrown-into-a-deep-cavern-known-as-caiadas-to-be-left-for-dead-according-to-legend-he-escaped-by-following-a-fox-out-of-a-hole-as-seen-herethe-caption-of-the-images-reads-aristomenes-freed-by-fox-aristomenes-of-messene-was-a-brave-general-and-the-mos-image343533730.html
RF2AXW8NP–Aristomenes (died 631 BC) was, for hundreds of years, the favorite folk hero of Sparta's enemies throughout Greece. He is credited with great bravery in his wars against the Spartans, especially the Second Messenian War, and numerous dramatic escapes and other escapades. At one point he was said to have been captured by the Spartans and thrown into a deep cavern, known as Caiadas, to be left for dead. According to legend, he escaped by following a fox out of a hole (as seen here). The caption of the images reads: Aristomenes freed by fox. Aristomenes of Messene was a brave general and the mos
This illustrates dates to around 1846 and shows Biorn sending presents to Thurida and her son. The characters involved are Northmen or Norse Vikings. According to the sagas, it was in the 900s A.D. Biorn Asbrand was the hero of Breidviking and a brave soldier. He was said to have fallen in love with Thurida, whife of Thorodd, a Dublin merchant settled in Iceland. Biorn was driven away from Iceland and in a later meeting with Gudlief gave him a gold ring for Thurida and a sword for her son Kiartan. Gudlief took them to Iceland and delivered them. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-this-illustrates-dates-to-around-1846-and-shows-biorn-sending-presents-173473594.html
RFM26B9E–This illustrates dates to around 1846 and shows Biorn sending presents to Thurida and her son. The characters involved are Northmen or Norse Vikings. According to the sagas, it was in the 900s A.D. Biorn Asbrand was the hero of Breidviking and a brave soldier. He was said to have fallen in love with Thurida, whife of Thorodd, a Dublin merchant settled in Iceland. Biorn was driven away from Iceland and in a later meeting with Gudlief gave him a gold ring for Thurida and a sword for her son Kiartan. Gudlief took them to Iceland and delivered them.
This illustrates dates to around 1846 and shows Biorn sending presents to Thurida and her son. The characters involved are Northmen or Norse Vikings. According to the sagas, it was in the 900s A.D. Biorn Asbrand was the hero of Breidviking and a brave soldier. He was said to have fallen in love with Thurida, whife of Thorodd, a Dublin merchant settled in Iceland. Biorn was driven away from Iceland and in a later meeting with Gudlief gave him a gold ring for Thurida and a sword for her son Kiartan. Gudlief took them to Iceland and delivered them. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-this-illustrates-dates-to-around-1846-and-shows-biorn-sending-presents-173473611.html
RFM26BA3–This illustrates dates to around 1846 and shows Biorn sending presents to Thurida and her son. The characters involved are Northmen or Norse Vikings. According to the sagas, it was in the 900s A.D. Biorn Asbrand was the hero of Breidviking and a brave soldier. He was said to have fallen in love with Thurida, whife of Thorodd, a Dublin merchant settled in Iceland. Biorn was driven away from Iceland and in a later meeting with Gudlief gave him a gold ring for Thurida and a sword for her son Kiartan. Gudlief took them to Iceland and delivered them.
The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Eurus, or Euros, the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. The others are: Lips, or Livos, the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. Apeliotes wa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-figure-pictured-here-according-to-greek-mythology-is-eurus-or-171766758.html
RFKYCJ72–The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Eurus, or Euros, the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. The others are: Lips, or Livos, the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. Apeliotes wa
The figures pictured here, according to Greek mythology, are the Winds. They are, from left to right, top to bottom: Lips, Zephryus, Eurus, and Apeliotes. Lips, or Livos, was the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-figures-pictured-here-according-to-greek-mythology-are-the-winds-171766658.html
RFKYCJ3E–The figures pictured here, according to Greek mythology, are the Winds. They are, from left to right, top to bottom: Lips, Zephryus, Eurus, and Apeliotes. Lips, or Livos, was the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds
The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. The others are: Lips, or Livos, the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. Apeliote Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-figure-pictured-here-according-to-greek-mythology-is-zephyrus-171767039.html
RFKYCJH3–The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. The others are: Lips, or Livos, the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. Apeliote
The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Lips, or Livos, s the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. The others are: Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. Apelio Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-figure-pictured-here-according-to-greek-mythology-is-lips-or-livos-171767019.html
RFKYCJGB–The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Lips, or Livos, s the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. The others are: Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. Apelio
The figures pictured here, according to Greek mythology, are the Winds. They are, from left to right, top to bottom: Lips, Zephryus, Eurus, and Apeliotes. Lips, or Livos, was the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-figures-pictured-here-according-to-greek-mythology-are-the-winds-171766723.html
RFKYCJ5R–The figures pictured here, according to Greek mythology, are the Winds. They are, from left to right, top to bottom: Lips, Zephryus, Eurus, and Apeliotes. Lips, or Livos, was the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds
The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Lips, or Livos, s the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. The others are: Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. Apelio Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-figure-pictured-here-according-to-greek-mythology-is-lips-or-livos-171766933.html
RFKYCJD9–The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Lips, or Livos, s the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. The others are: Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. Apelio
The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Eurus, or Euros, the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. The others are: Lips, or Livos, the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. Apeliotes wa Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-figure-pictured-here-according-to-greek-mythology-is-eurus-or-171766809.html
RFKYCJ8W–The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Eurus, or Euros, the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. The others are: Lips, or Livos, the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. Apeliotes wa
The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. The others are: Lips, or Livos, the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. Apeliote Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-figure-pictured-here-according-to-greek-mythology-is-zephyrus-171767102.html
RFKYCJKA–The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. The Greeks honored eight wind gods. The others are: Lips, or Livos, the god of the southwest wind. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of the east wind. The folds of his clothes suggested heavy clouds. Apeliote
According to Greek and Roman mythology, the Trojan Laocoon warned his fellow Trojans not to bring the giant wooden horse (seen here), gifted to them by the Greeks, within the walls of troy. Poseidon, the god of the sea and a deity who favored the Greeks, sent sea-serpents from the sea to strangle Laocoon. The horse was the Greek hero Odysseus' idea and the Greeks had a Greek named Sinon tell the Trojans that if the Trojans did not bring it within the city walls, the Greeks would defeat the Trojans. This early 1900s illustration shows the Trojans reveling in the thought that the horse was about Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-greek-and-roman-mythology-the-trojan-laocoon-warned-his-fellow-trojans-not-to-bring-the-giant-wooden-horse-seen-here-gifted-to-them-by-the-greeks-within-the-walls-of-troy-poseidon-the-god-of-the-sea-and-a-deity-who-favored-the-greeks-sent-sea-serpents-from-the-sea-to-strangle-laocoon-the-horse-was-the-greek-hero-odysseus-idea-and-the-greeks-had-a-greek-named-sinon-tell-the-trojans-that-if-the-trojans-did-not-bring-it-within-the-city-walls-the-greeks-would-defeat-the-trojans-this-early-1900s-illustration-shows-the-trojans-reveling-in-the-thought-that-the-horse-was-about-image433692568.html
RF2G5GB88–According to Greek and Roman mythology, the Trojan Laocoon warned his fellow Trojans not to bring the giant wooden horse (seen here), gifted to them by the Greeks, within the walls of troy. Poseidon, the god of the sea and a deity who favored the Greeks, sent sea-serpents from the sea to strangle Laocoon. The horse was the Greek hero Odysseus' idea and the Greeks had a Greek named Sinon tell the Trojans that if the Trojans did not bring it within the city walls, the Greeks would defeat the Trojans. This early 1900s illustration shows the Trojans reveling in the thought that the horse was about
According to Greek and Roman mythology, the Trojan Laocoon warned his fellow Trojans not to bring the giant wooden horse (seen here), gifted to them by the Greeks, within the walls of troy. Poseidon, the god of the sea and a deity who favored the Greeks, sent sea-serpents from the sea to strangle Laocoon. The horse was the Greek hero Odysseus' idea and the Greeks had a Greek named Sinon tell the Trojans that if the Trojans did not bring it within the city walls, the Greeks would defeat the Trojans. This early 1900s illustration shows the Trojans reveling in the thought that the horse was about Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/according-to-greek-and-roman-mythology-the-trojan-laocoon-warned-his-fellow-trojans-not-to-bring-the-giant-wooden-horse-seen-here-gifted-to-them-by-the-greeks-within-the-walls-of-troy-poseidon-the-god-of-the-sea-and-a-deity-who-favored-the-greeks-sent-sea-serpents-from-the-sea-to-strangle-laocoon-the-horse-was-the-greek-hero-odysseus-idea-and-the-greeks-had-a-greek-named-sinon-tell-the-trojans-that-if-the-trojans-did-not-bring-it-within-the-city-walls-the-greeks-would-defeat-the-trojans-this-early-1900s-illustration-shows-the-trojans-reveling-in-the-thought-that-the-horse-was-about-image433692564.html
RF2G5GB84–According to Greek and Roman mythology, the Trojan Laocoon warned his fellow Trojans not to bring the giant wooden horse (seen here), gifted to them by the Greeks, within the walls of troy. Poseidon, the god of the sea and a deity who favored the Greeks, sent sea-serpents from the sea to strangle Laocoon. The horse was the Greek hero Odysseus' idea and the Greeks had a Greek named Sinon tell the Trojans that if the Trojans did not bring it within the city walls, the Greeks would defeat the Trojans. This early 1900s illustration shows the Trojans reveling in the thought that the horse was about
The Lion of Chaeronea was erected after the battle of Chaeronera (338 B.C), between the forces of Phillip II of Macedon and the combined forces of the Athenians, Thebans, Corinthians, and their allies. Phillip II won. According to Pausanias, the lion was erected by the Thebans to commemorate their fallen. Under the monument, archaeologists unearthed a mass grave of 254 people, now identified as members of the military unit known as “The Sacred Band of Thebes.” The term “acropolis” means “high city” in Greek and can refer to one of many natural strongholds constructed on rocky, elevated ground Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-lion-of-chaeronea-was-erected-after-the-battle-of-chaeronera-338-bc-between-the-forces-of-phillip-ii-of-macedon-and-the-combined-forces-of-the-athenians-thebans-corinthians-and-their-allies-phillip-ii-won-according-to-pausanias-the-lion-was-erected-by-the-thebans-to-commemorate-their-fallen-under-the-monument-archaeologists-unearthed-a-mass-grave-of-254-people-now-identified-as-members-of-the-military-unit-known-as-the-sacred-band-of-thebes-the-term-acropolis-means-high-city-in-greek-and-can-refer-to-one-of-many-natural-strongholds-constructed-on-rocky-elevated-ground-image479413809.html
RF2JRY55N–The Lion of Chaeronea was erected after the battle of Chaeronera (338 B.C), between the forces of Phillip II of Macedon and the combined forces of the Athenians, Thebans, Corinthians, and their allies. Phillip II won. According to Pausanias, the lion was erected by the Thebans to commemorate their fallen. Under the monument, archaeologists unearthed a mass grave of 254 people, now identified as members of the military unit known as “The Sacred Band of Thebes.” The term “acropolis” means “high city” in Greek and can refer to one of many natural strongholds constructed on rocky, elevated ground
The tale of Sindbad the Sailor tells of an Arab adventurer at sea during the ninth and tenth centuries A.D. The 1917 caption reads: 'Hindbad—from Sindbad the sailor—was carrying a very heavy load.' Åccording to the tale, Hindbad, weighed down by a heavy load, passes by Sindbad the Sailor's grand house. He mutters some envious words, which Sindbad hears and invites him in, then tells Hindbad of his seven perilous voyages. Hindbad regrets his envious words, but Sindbad welcomes him=, gives him money, and invites him to come often, counting Hindbad now among his close friends. The tale of Sindbad Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-tale-of-sindbad-the-sailor-tells-of-an-arab-adventurer-at-sea-during-the-ninth-and-tenth-centuries-ad-the-1917-caption-reads-hindbadfrom-sindbad-the-sailorwas-carrying-a-very-heavy-load-ccording-to-the-tale-hindbad-weighed-down-by-a-heavy-load-passes-by-sindbad-the-sailors-grand-house-he-mutters-some-envious-words-which-sindbad-hears-and-invites-him-in-then-tells-hindbad-of-his-seven-perilous-voyages-hindbad-regrets-his-envious-words-but-sindbad-welcomes-him=-gives-him-money-and-invites-him-to-come-often-counting-hindbad-now-among-his-close-friends-the-tale-of-sindbad-image503441779.html
RF2M71N3F–The tale of Sindbad the Sailor tells of an Arab adventurer at sea during the ninth and tenth centuries A.D. The 1917 caption reads: 'Hindbad—from Sindbad the sailor—was carrying a very heavy load.' Åccording to the tale, Hindbad, weighed down by a heavy load, passes by Sindbad the Sailor's grand house. He mutters some envious words, which Sindbad hears and invites him in, then tells Hindbad of his seven perilous voyages. Hindbad regrets his envious words, but Sindbad welcomes him=, gives him money, and invites him to come often, counting Hindbad now among his close friends. The tale of Sindbad
The 1906 caption reads: “Rolf the Ganger attacks Paris.” Rolf or Rollo (c. 860-932 AD) was the first duke of Normandy. As leader of the Norman pirates, he settled at the mouth of the Seine River, and attacked Paris and Chartres in 910. By the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte (911) with King Charles III of France, he received in fief the territory his men had occupied (part of the future duchy of Normandy)) on the condition that he defend it against attack and that he be baptized. According to the treaty of 911 that he signed with Charles III of France, he received the territory that his men had Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-1906-caption-reads-rolf-the-ganger-attacks-paris-rolf-or-rollo-c-860-932-ad-was-the-first-duke-of-normandy-as-leader-of-the-norman-pirates-he-settled-at-the-mouth-of-the-seine-river-and-attacked-paris-and-chartres-in-910-by-the-treaty-of-saint-clair-sur-epte-911-with-king-charles-iii-of-france-he-received-in-fief-the-territory-his-men-had-occupied-part-of-the-future-duchy-of-normandy-on-the-condition-that-he-defend-it-against-attack-and-that-he-be-baptized-according-to-the-treaty-of-911-that-he-signed-with-charles-iii-of-france-he-received-the-territory-that-his-men-had-image467088525.html
RF2J3WM51–The 1906 caption reads: “Rolf the Ganger attacks Paris.” Rolf or Rollo (c. 860-932 AD) was the first duke of Normandy. As leader of the Norman pirates, he settled at the mouth of the Seine River, and attacked Paris and Chartres in 910. By the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte (911) with King Charles III of France, he received in fief the territory his men had occupied (part of the future duchy of Normandy)) on the condition that he defend it against attack and that he be baptized. According to the treaty of 911 that he signed with Charles III of France, he received the territory that his men had
The 1906 caption reads: “MAHOMETANS OF JERUSALEM URGE SAINT LOUIS TO BECOME THEIR KING.—After his release from captivity in Egypt, Louis went to Jerusalem, pledged not to fight against the Mahometans for several years. So deeply, according to legend, did his personal grandeur impress even his enemies, that the Saracens followed him with alternate prayers and menaces, begging him to abandon Christianity and become their king.” Mohammedan is a term for a follower of Muhammad, the Islamic prophet. Louis IX, commonly known as Saint Louis or Louis the Saint, was King of France from 1226 to 1270, an Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-1906-caption-reads-mahometans-of-jerusalem-urge-saint-louis-to-become-their-kingafter-his-release-from-captivity-in-egypt-louis-went-to-jerusalem-pledged-not-to-fight-against-the-mahometans-for-several-years-so-deeply-according-to-legend-did-his-personal-grandeur-impress-even-his-enemies-that-the-saracens-followed-him-with-alternate-prayers-and-menaces-begging-him-to-abandon-christianity-and-become-their-king-mohammedan-is-a-term-for-a-follower-of-muhammad-the-islamic-prophet-louis-ix-commonly-known-as-saint-louis-or-louis-the-saint-was-king-of-france-from-1226-to-1270-an-image470424396.html
RF2J99K38–The 1906 caption reads: “MAHOMETANS OF JERUSALEM URGE SAINT LOUIS TO BECOME THEIR KING.—After his release from captivity in Egypt, Louis went to Jerusalem, pledged not to fight against the Mahometans for several years. So deeply, according to legend, did his personal grandeur impress even his enemies, that the Saracens followed him with alternate prayers and menaces, begging him to abandon Christianity and become their king.” Mohammedan is a term for a follower of Muhammad, the Islamic prophet. Louis IX, commonly known as Saint Louis or Louis the Saint, was King of France from 1226 to 1270, an
Goffe rallying men of Hadley: According to legend, an Indian attack struck the town of Hadley in Massachusetts in September of 1675 while the inhabitants were at worship. When the alarm was raised, men grabbed their weapons and ran out to meet the attack. Completely disorganized, confused and afraid, many of them unarmed, the settlers of Hadley were in no way prepared to defend themselves. The utter annihilation of the town seemed imminent. In the midst of this chaos appeared an elderly man carrying an old sword. He coolly placed himself in command, rallied the settlers, and quickly instructed Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/goffe-rallying-men-of-hadley-according-to-legend-an-indian-attack-struck-the-town-of-hadley-in-massachusetts-in-september-of-1675-while-the-inhabitants-were-at-worship-when-the-alarm-was-raised-men-grabbed-their-weapons-and-ran-out-to-meet-the-attack-completely-disorganized-confused-and-afraid-many-of-them-unarmed-the-settlers-of-hadley-were-in-no-way-prepared-to-defend-themselves-the-utter-annihilation-of-the-town-seemed-imminent-in-the-midst-of-this-chaos-appeared-an-elderly-man-carrying-an-old-sword-he-coolly-placed-himself-in-command-rallied-the-settlers-and-quickly-instructed-image452521472.html
RF2H863N4–Goffe rallying men of Hadley: According to legend, an Indian attack struck the town of Hadley in Massachusetts in September of 1675 while the inhabitants were at worship. When the alarm was raised, men grabbed their weapons and ran out to meet the attack. Completely disorganized, confused and afraid, many of them unarmed, the settlers of Hadley were in no way prepared to defend themselves. The utter annihilation of the town seemed imminent. In the midst of this chaos appeared an elderly man carrying an old sword. He coolly placed himself in command, rallied the settlers, and quickly instructed
This illustration dates to the late 1800s and shows the death of Archimedes (c. 212 B.C.). Archimedes is considered one of the world’s master mathematicians. His mechanical inventions enabled his native city, Syracuse, to withstand a Roman siege for three years. When the city was finally stormed, the mathematician was so intent upon a problem, according to an historical account, that he heard nothing of the tumult. The Roman soldiers had been given special orders to spare and protect the renowned genius. But when a soldier, bursting in on him and asked questions, the sage’s only answer was a w Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-illustration-dates-to-the-late-1800s-and-shows-the-death-of-archimedes-c-212-bc-archimedes-is-considered-one-of-the-worlds-master-mathematicians-his-mechanical-inventions-enabled-his-native-city-syracuse-to-withstand-a-roman-siege-for-three-years-when-the-city-was-finally-stormed-the-mathematician-was-so-intent-upon-a-problem-according-to-an-historical-accountthat-he-heard-nothing-of-the-tumult-the-roman-soldiers-had-been-given-special-orders-to-spare-and-protect-the-renowned-genius-but-when-a-soldier-bursting-in-on-him-and-asked-questions-the-sages-only-answer-was-a-w-image388277896.html
RF2DFKGBM–This illustration dates to the late 1800s and shows the death of Archimedes (c. 212 B.C.). Archimedes is considered one of the world’s master mathematicians. His mechanical inventions enabled his native city, Syracuse, to withstand a Roman siege for three years. When the city was finally stormed, the mathematician was so intent upon a problem, according to an historical account, that he heard nothing of the tumult. The Roman soldiers had been given special orders to spare and protect the renowned genius. But when a soldier, bursting in on him and asked questions, the sage’s only answer was a w
This illustration shows Amerigo Vespucci observing (according to some – discovering) the Southern Cross in the sky with an astrolabium. Below him is a table with his tools and candle providing light so he can see his work. At the left and right edges of the scene men are sleeping with their hands covering their faces. It is a copy of the original, done by Stradanus (1523-1605). Johannes Stradanus, Jan van der Straet or Giovanni Stradano was a Flemish artist active mainly in 16th-century Florence, Italy. He was a wide-ranging talent who worked as an easel and fresco painter, designer of tapest Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-illustration-shows-amerigo-vespucci-observing-according-to-some-discovering-the-southern-cross-in-the-sky-with-an-astrolabium-below-him-is-a-table-with-his-tools-and-candle-providing-light-so-he-can-see-his-work-at-the-left-and-right-edges-of-the-scene-men-are-sleeping-with-their-hands-covering-their-faces-it-is-a-copy-of-the-original-done-by-stradanus-1523-1605-johannes-stradanus-jan-van-der-straet-or-giovanni-stradano-was-a-flemish-artist-active-mainly-in-16th-century-florence-italy-he-was-a-wide-ranging-talent-who-worked-as-an-easel-and-fresco-painter-designer-of-tapest-image572140735.html
RF2T6R79K–This illustration shows Amerigo Vespucci observing (according to some – discovering) the Southern Cross in the sky with an astrolabium. Below him is a table with his tools and candle providing light so he can see his work. At the left and right edges of the scene men are sleeping with their hands covering their faces. It is a copy of the original, done by Stradanus (1523-1605). Johannes Stradanus, Jan van der Straet or Giovanni Stradano was a Flemish artist active mainly in 16th-century Florence, Italy. He was a wide-ranging talent who worked as an easel and fresco painter, designer of tapest
This early 1900s illustration shows Abraham defeating the Elamites. According to the Genesis 14 in the bible: The king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) went out, and they joined battle in the Valley of Siddim with Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar, four kings against five. Now the Valley of Siddim was full of bitumen pits, and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some fell into them, and the rest fled to the hill country. So the enemy took all the po Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-early-1900s-illustration-shows-abraham-defeating-the-elamites-according-to-the-genesis-14-in-the-bible-the-king-of-sodom-the-king-of-gomorrah-the-king-of-admah-the-king-of-zeboiim-and-the-king-of-bela-that-is-zoar-went-out-and-they-joined-battle-in-the-valley-of-siddim-with-chedorlaomer-king-of-elam-tidal-king-of-goiim-amraphel-king-of-shinar-and-arioch-king-of-ellasar-four-kings-against-five-now-the-valley-of-siddim-was-full-of-bitumen-pits-and-as-the-kings-of-sodom-and-gomorrah-fled-some-fell-into-them-and-the-rest-fled-to-the-hill-country-so-the-enemy-took-all-the-po-image364484824.html
RF2C4YM34–This early 1900s illustration shows Abraham defeating the Elamites. According to the Genesis 14 in the bible: The king of Sodom, the king of Gomorrah, the king of Admah, the king of Zeboiim, and the king of Bela (that is, Zoar) went out, and they joined battle in the Valley of Siddim with Chedorlaomer king of Elam, Tidal king of Goiim, Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar, four kings against five. Now the Valley of Siddim was full of bitumen pits, and as the kings of Sodom and Gomorrah fled, some fell into them, and the rest fled to the hill country. So the enemy took all the po
The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Apeliotes, god of the southeast wind, which was associated with good rain. Thus in art he was shown carrying fruit and draped in a cloth that concealed flowers or grain. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of t Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-figure-pictured-here-according-to-greek-mythology-is-apeliotes-171766835.html
RFKYCJ9R–The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Apeliotes, god of the southeast wind, which was associated with good rain. Thus in art he was shown carrying fruit and draped in a cloth that concealed flowers or grain. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of t
The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Apeliotes, god of the southeast wind, which was associated with good rain. Thus in art he was shown carrying fruit and draped in a cloth that concealed flowers or grain. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of t Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-figure-pictured-here-according-to-greek-mythology-is-apeliotes-171766909.html
RFKYCJCD–The figure pictured here, according to Greek mythology, is Apeliotes, god of the southeast wind, which was associated with good rain. Thus in art he was shown carrying fruit and draped in a cloth that concealed flowers or grain. Usually he was shown holding a ship's sternpost because when the wind blew form the southwest into Athens' port harbor of Piraeus, ships could not sail. Zephyrus was the god of the west wind. Zephyrus was the gentlest of the winds and considered a harbinger of springtime. He was pictured with flowers that indicated a mild light breeze. Eurus, or Euros, was the god of t
This illustration, dating to 1898, shows the ancient Greek/Roman deities Cronus and Rhea. According to Greek and Roman mythology, after the Titan Rhea gave birth to Zeus, she hid him from her husband Cronus (also Kronos and had some Curetes, a mythical people, clash their shields to drown out any sign of the baby Zeus' cries. To deceive Cronus, who wanted the new baby ( an omen had told Cronus that his child would defeathim - to preven this cronus had swallowed all of Rhea's children thus far), Rhea gave Cronus a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes, as seen here. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-image-this-illustration-dating-to-1898-shows-the-ancient-greekroman-deities-162646492.html
RFKCH578–This illustration, dating to 1898, shows the ancient Greek/Roman deities Cronus and Rhea. According to Greek and Roman mythology, after the Titan Rhea gave birth to Zeus, she hid him from her husband Cronus (also Kronos and had some Curetes, a mythical people, clash their shields to drown out any sign of the baby Zeus' cries. To deceive Cronus, who wanted the new baby ( an omen had told Cronus that his child would defeathim - to preven this cronus had swallowed all of Rhea's children thus far), Rhea gave Cronus a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes, as seen here.
The early 1900s caption reads: 'Harold sat by her side and watched her.' The image shows Harald Hairfair and Snowfair.' Harald Fairhair (c. 850 – c. 932) was a Norwegian king. According to traditions current in Norway and Iceland in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, he reigned from c. 872 to 930 and was the first King of Norway. His sons, Eric Bloodaxe and Haakon the Good, succeeded him. Harald married Snowfair, daughter of Swasi. When Snowfair died, she did not change, and as red and white she was as when she was alive; and the king sat ever by her (as seen here) and thought in his heart th Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/the-early-1900s-caption-reads-harold-sat-by-her-side-and-watched-her-the-image-shows-harald-hairfair-and-snowfair-harald-fairhair-c850-c932-was-a-norwegian-king-according-to-traditions-current-in-norway-and-iceland-in-the-eleventh-and-twelfth-centuries-he-reigned-from-c-872-to-930-and-was-the-first-king-of-norway-his-sons-eric-bloodaxe-and-haakon-the-good-succeeded-him-harald-married-snowfair-daughter-of-swasi-when-snowfair-died-she-did-not-change-and-as-red-and-white-she-was-as-when-she-was-alive-and-the-king-sat-ever-by-her-as-seen-here-and-thought-in-his-heart-th-image566098900.html
RF2RW00WT–The early 1900s caption reads: 'Harold sat by her side and watched her.' The image shows Harald Hairfair and Snowfair.' Harald Fairhair (c. 850 – c. 932) was a Norwegian king. According to traditions current in Norway and Iceland in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, he reigned from c. 872 to 930 and was the first King of Norway. His sons, Eric Bloodaxe and Haakon the Good, succeeded him. Harald married Snowfair, daughter of Swasi. When Snowfair died, she did not change, and as red and white she was as when she was alive; and the king sat ever by her (as seen here) and thought in his heart th
In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a famed Thracian bard whose lyre music charmed even the wildest of animals (seen here) and even plants, trees, and rocks. The son of the Muse Calliope, he married the nymph Eurydice after taking part in the Argonaut expedition. According to Greek mythology, after a snake killed her, Orpheus went to Hades (the Underworld) to fetch her. Charmed by his music, the gods freed her, but on the condition that he not look at her until he reached the upper world. As he neared the upper world, he looked back and, as a result, she vanished from his grasp back to the Underwo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/in-greek-mythology-orpheus-was-a-famed-thracian-bard-whose-lyre-music-charmed-even-the-wildest-of-animals-seen-here-and-even-plants-trees-and-rocks-the-son-of-the-muse-calliope-he-married-the-nymph-eurydice-after-taking-part-in-the-argonaut-expedition-according-to-greek-mythology-after-a-snake-killed-her-orpheus-went-to-hades-the-underworld-to-fetch-her-charmed-by-his-music-the-gods-freed-her-but-on-the-condition-that-he-not-look-at-her-until-he-reached-the-upper-world-as-he-neared-the-upper-world-he-looked-back-and-as-a-result-she-vanished-from-his-grasp-back-to-the-underwo-image469491475.html
RF2J7R54K–In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a famed Thracian bard whose lyre music charmed even the wildest of animals (seen here) and even plants, trees, and rocks. The son of the Muse Calliope, he married the nymph Eurydice after taking part in the Argonaut expedition. According to Greek mythology, after a snake killed her, Orpheus went to Hades (the Underworld) to fetch her. Charmed by his music, the gods freed her, but on the condition that he not look at her until he reached the upper world. As he neared the upper world, he looked back and, as a result, she vanished from his grasp back to the Underwo
In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a famed Thracian bard whose lyre music charmed even the wildest of animals (seen here) and even plants, trees, and rocks. The son of the Muse Calliope, he married the nymph Eurydice after taking part in the Argonaut expedition. According to Greek mythology, after a snake killed her, Orpheus went to Hades (the Underworld) to fetch her. Charmed by his music, the gods freed her, but on the condition that he not look at her until he reached the upper world. As he neared the upper world, he looked back and, as a result, she vanished from his grasp back to the Underwo Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/in-greek-mythology-orpheus-was-a-famed-thracian-bard-whose-lyre-music-charmed-even-the-wildest-of-animals-seen-here-and-even-plants-trees-and-rocks-the-son-of-the-muse-calliope-he-married-the-nymph-eurydice-after-taking-part-in-the-argonaut-expedition-according-to-greek-mythology-after-a-snake-killed-her-orpheus-went-to-hades-the-underworld-to-fetch-her-charmed-by-his-music-the-gods-freed-her-but-on-the-condition-that-he-not-look-at-her-until-he-reached-the-upper-world-as-he-neared-the-upper-world-he-looked-back-and-as-a-result-she-vanished-from-his-grasp-back-to-the-underwo-image469491474.html
RF2J7R54J–In Greek mythology, Orpheus was a famed Thracian bard whose lyre music charmed even the wildest of animals (seen here) and even plants, trees, and rocks. The son of the Muse Calliope, he married the nymph Eurydice after taking part in the Argonaut expedition. According to Greek mythology, after a snake killed her, Orpheus went to Hades (the Underworld) to fetch her. Charmed by his music, the gods freed her, but on the condition that he not look at her until he reached the upper world. As he neared the upper world, he looked back and, as a result, she vanished from his grasp back to the Underwo
This image is of a statue of Penelope by R J Wyatt that was in the possession of Queen Victoria. According to Greek tradition, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, king of Ithaca. Oysseus spent 10 years fighting against the Trojans (trojan War said to have been around 1184 B.C.) and then another 10 years trying to get back home. Meanwhile, with many believing Odysseus dead, Penelope had many suitors and she said she would choose whom she would wed as soon as she finished weaving the piece on her loom (pictured here). But, at night, she would unravel the yarns to delay the decision. Richard James Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/this-image-is-of-a-statue-of-penelope-by-r-j-wyatt-that-was-in-the-possession-of-queen-victoria-according-to-greek-tradition-penelope-was-the-wife-of-odysseus-king-of-ithaca-oysseus-spent-10-years-fighting-against-the-trojans-trojan-war-said-to-have-been-around-1184-bc-and-then-another-10-years-trying-to-get-back-home-meanwhile-with-many-believing-odysseus-dead-penelope-had-many-suitors-and-she-said-she-would-choose-whom-she-would-wed-as-soon-as-she-finished-weaving-the-piece-on-her-loom-pictured-here-but-at-night-she-would-unravel-the-yarns-to-delay-the-decision-richard-james-image404365891.html
RF2EDTCPY–This image is of a statue of Penelope by R J Wyatt that was in the possession of Queen Victoria. According to Greek tradition, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus, king of Ithaca. Oysseus spent 10 years fighting against the Trojans (trojan War said to have been around 1184 B.C.) and then another 10 years trying to get back home. Meanwhile, with many believing Odysseus dead, Penelope had many suitors and she said she would choose whom she would wed as soon as she finished weaving the piece on her loom (pictured here). But, at night, she would unravel the yarns to delay the decision. Richard James
According to Greek mythology (Roman as well), Charon was described as an old man who ferried the souls of th dead across the River Styx and Acheron to Hades. To be able to get on Charon's boat, a dead person need to have a coin for the passage. Thus it was customary for a coin to be placed in the mouth of a dead perosn before burial. In this illustration that deates to aroun 1900, the ferryman Charon is seen selection those who have the coin and therefore can come on his boat. In the distance to theleft are two figures - the Trojan hero Aeneas, whom Romans claim as their ancestor, accompanied Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-according-to-greek-mythology-roman-as-well-charon-was-described-as-147426017.html
RFJFRRAW–According to Greek mythology (Roman as well), Charon was described as an old man who ferried the souls of th dead across the River Styx and Acheron to Hades. To be able to get on Charon's boat, a dead person need to have a coin for the passage. Thus it was customary for a coin to be placed in the mouth of a dead perosn before burial. In this illustration that deates to aroun 1900, the ferryman Charon is seen selection those who have the coin and therefore can come on his boat. In the distance to theleft are two figures - the Trojan hero Aeneas, whom Romans claim as their ancestor, accompanied
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