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   In the European #Renaissance, the writings of ancient Greek and Roman authors were rediscovered and with them the myths. My favourite piece of #neoclassical Renaissance art is Benvenuto Cellini's #Perseus. He is shown right after having killed #Medusa, holding up her severed head. But to me, he doesn't look triumphant. He looks sad and tired. Cellini paid close attention and kept the tradition of the long tapered foreskin with his Perseus that is known from ancient art.

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     Erotic Mythology (hire me) 🌹 (aimeemaroux@mastodon.social)'s status on Tuesday, 15-Aug-2023 06:09:47 JST Erotic Mythology (hire me) 🌹

     This week's #MythologyMonday theme is artworks featuring mythology. There are, of course, countless depictions of mythological scenes from ancient times. Some myths, in fact, are ONLY known through artwork, for example the drinking contest between #Herakles and #Dionysos.
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     🎨 Roman Mosaic, dated ca. 100 CE, Antioch

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