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The Kennedy Center: Myths, Legends, & Folktales: Collection
Greek and Egyptian mythology, the story of the Lion King, and the legend of King Arthus are just some of the ways these resources explore the different cultural interpretations of heroes. Then learn the stories of Cinderella, as well as...
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Eternal Egypt: Statue of a Satyr
This statue depicts a Satyr, a deity in Greek mythology. His ears are pointed and his hair is short and curly.
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Eternal Egypt: Hercules
Hercules is a mythological heroic character with incomparable strength. He is a myth that exists in all cultures, yet with slight differences.
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Eternal Egypt: Painting of Zeus and Leda
A painted low-relief depicts Zeus and Leda. Zeus took the shape of a swan and abducted Leda with the help of Eros, the god of love. The engraving shows the influence of Ancient Greek mythology in the Christian era.
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Eternal Egypt: Ornamental Piece of Bronze
An ornamental piece made of bronze was probably used as a door handle. It is adorned with a drawing of a deity that very much resembles Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and pleasure. Most ornamental pieces bear pictures or figures of...
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Eternal Egypt: Mosaic of the River God Alpheus
The colored mosaic shows a scene inspired by Greek mythology, the story of the river god Alpheus who pursued the nymph Arethusa to Syracuse in Sicily.