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The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also PerfumedFor centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Count em! One, two, three - anyway... there are SEVEN wonders of the ancient world, so let's sing along to them in this new Horrible Histories song!
Archaeologists excavating at the ancient city of Aspendos, 25 miles east of Antalya on the Turkish coast, have unearthed an incredible marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus in ancient ...
The statue of Hermes was unearthed in many pieces ... In Greek mythology, Hermes was known as the fleet-footed messenger of the gods. Son of Zeus and Maia, Hermes was the trickster of the pantheon.
Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art form.
The marble statue depicts Hermes, known in Greek mythology as the messenger of Zeus and the fastest of the gods. He is portrayed holding a caduceus (staff) in his left hand, a purse in his right ...
The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced on Monday the discovery of a marble statue of Hermes, the messenger of Zeus—the pantheon's chief deity or a sky and weather god in Greek ...
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