Ephesian Statue of Artemis. A copy of the cult statue from Hadrian's Villa,second century AD. In Grecian mythology Artemis was the goddess of the moon and hunting,agriculture and chastity and was known as Diana by the Romans. The four rows of breasts or bulls scrotums are symbols of fertility and power. Vatican Museum | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Terry, Sheila |
Bildgröße: | 3473 px × 5033 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Restrictions: | - |