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    Detail: Christ Grasps Adam; Eve Kneels. A Study In Divine Intervention From The Venice Icon.

    The Icon’s Gaze: A Sixteenth-Century “Harrowing of Hell” and Its Venetian Dislocation

    The Myrrhbearers With Spices At Christ'S Tomb, Syriac Gospel Manuscript, Detail Of The Left Panel.

    Dawn of Wonder: A Syriac Gospel’s Vision of the Myrrhbearers and the Risen Christ

    Adam And Eve'S Liberation By Christ, A Detail From Dionysius'S Harrowing Of Hell Icon.

    Dionysius’s Harrowing of Hell: A Byzantine Vision of Triumph

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    Cyclopes: The Mystery of the One-Eyed Giants

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    Artemis | Goddess of Nature and Hunting

    Athena, The Goddess Of Wisdom And War In Ancient Greek Religion. Discover The Dual Nature, Myths, And Symbols Of The Goddess.

    Athena: The Goddess of Wisdom and War

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    Portable Image Of The 20Th Century Depicting Saint Gideon The New Martyr At The Karakallou Monastery.

    Saint Gideon the Karakallinos: The New Martyr from Kapourna (1766-1818)

    Τοιχογραφία Που Απεικονίζει Τον Όσιο Φιλόθεο Τον Κτήτορα, Από Τη Μονή Φιλοθέου.

    Saint Philotheos (late 10th century): The Founder of the Holy Monastery of Philotheou on Mount Athos

    Meet Saint Simeon, The Pioneering Stylite Ascetic Of Syria, Through The Byzantine Illustration Of The Vatican Menologion.

    Saint Simeon the Stylite: Ascetic at the Border of Earth and Heaven

Kostas Georgiou
JoinedJanuary 24, 2024
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Kostas Georgiou holds degrees in History and Theology, a Master’s in Art History with a focus on Byzantine Art, and a PhD in Ecclesiastical Literature.
The Mural Of Justinian Ii In Saint Demetrios Depicts The Triumphant Entry Of The Emperor Into Thessaloniki In The 7Th Century.
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The Mural of Justinian in Thessaloniki

The mural of Justinian II in Saint Demetrios depicts the triumphant entry of the emperor into Thessaloniki in the 7th century.
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Krotos, Son Of Eupheme, Invented Clapping, Inspired By The Muses.
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Krotos – A Companion of the Muses

Krotos, son of Eupheme, invented clapping, inspired by the Muses.
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The Enthroned Virgin Mary &Quot;Lady Of The Angels&Quot; Of Corfu Is An Exceptional Example Of Post-Byzantine Art From The Early 16Th Century.
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Enthroned Virgin Mary “Lady of the Angels”

The Enthroned Virgin Mary "Lady of the Angels" of Corfu is an exceptional example of post-Byzantine art from the early 16th century.
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The Story Of Pan And His Syrinx, One Of The Oldest Musical Instruments Associated With Greek Mythology.
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Pan and His Syrinx Music

The story of Pan and his syrinx, one of the oldest musical instruments associated with Greek mythology.
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The Sinai Triptych With The Holy Mandylion Is An Excellent Example Of The Classicizing Style Of The 10Th Century.
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Sinai Triptych of the 10th century: The Holy Mandylion

The Sinai triptych with the Holy Mandylion is an excellent example of the classicizing style of the 10th century.
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Aeolus, The Mythical Keeper Of The Winds, Is A Multifaceted Figure Inextricably Linked With Natural Forces.
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Aeolus: The Mythical Keeper of the Winds

Aeolus, the mythical keeper of the winds, is a multifaceted figure inextricably linked with natural forces.
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The Fresco Of The Deposition In Nerezi (1164) Is An Excellent Example Of Byzantine Art During The Komnenian Period.
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The Deposition of Christ in Nerezi (1164)

The fresco of the Deposition in Nerezi (1164) is an excellent example of Byzantine art during the Komnenian period.
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Orestes Is One Of The Most Enigmatic And Psychologically Complex Tragic Figures In Ancient Greek Mythology And Drama. Son Of King Agamemnon And Clytemnestra, Orestes Found Himself At The Center Of A Family Tragedy That Marked The House Of Atreus. His Story Revolves Around The Revenge He Undertakes For The Murder Of His Father By His Mother And Her Lover Aegisthus, Leading To The Tragic Act Of Matricide. The Figure Of Orestes Has Been A Source Of Inspiration For
GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Orestes: The Tragic Figure of Ancient Greek Mythology

Orestes is one of the most enigmatic and psychologically complex tragic figures in ancient Greek mythology and drama. Son of King Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, Orestes found himself at the center of a family tragedy that marked the house of Atreus. His story revolves around the revenge he undertakes for the murder of his father by his mother and her lover Aegisthus, leading to the tragic act of matricide. The figure of Orestes has been a source of inspiration for [...]
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Ancient Greek Mythology Offers Rich Narratives That Capture The Genesis And Evolution Of The World Through Cosmogonic Myths. Among These, The Overthrow Of Uranus' Reign Holds A Prominent Position As One Of The Fundamental Episodes Of The Theogony. It Is The Narrative Of The Conflict Between The First Divine Generations, Where Cronus, The Youngest Of The Titans, Overthrows His Father Uranus From The Power Of The Universe. This Dramatic Transition Of Power Marks A Defining Point In Greek Mythology And
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The Overthrow of the Kingdom of Heaven in Greek Mythology

Ancient Greek mythology offers rich narratives that capture the genesis and evolution of the world through cosmogonic myths. Among these, the Overthrow of Uranus' Reign holds a prominent position as one of the fundamental episodes of the theogony. It is the narrative of the conflict between the first divine generations, where Cronus, the youngest of the Titans, overthrows his father Uranus from the power of the universe. This dramatic transition of power marks a defining point in Greek mythology and [...]
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Dormition Of The Virgin By El Greco Showcasing The Artist'S Mastery Of Byzantine Tradition And Innovative Techniques
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Dormition of the Virgin by El Greco (c. 1567)

Title: The Dormition of the Virgin Artist: Doménikos Theotokópoulos Type: Portable icon Date: Before 1567 Dimensions: 61.4 x 45 cm Materials: Egg tempera and gold on wood Location: Metropolitan Church of the Dormition of the Virgin, Ermoupoli, Syros The Dormition of the Virgin by Theotokópoulos (El Greco) is one of the most important early works of the artist during his Cretan period. The work was created before his departure for Venice in 1567 and reflects his excellent training in the Cretan painting tradition. The [...]
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The Minotaur, A Monstrous Figure From Greek Myth, Stands At The Entrance Of The Labyrinth, A Symbol Of Ancient Crete.
GREEK MYTHOLOGYUncategorized

The Minotaur of Crete (circa 1500 B.C.)

The Minotaur of Crete is one of the most iconic figures of ancient Greek mythology, embodying the complex interplay between the human and the monstrous element. This monstrous creature, with the body of a man and the head of a bull, was born from the union of Pasiphae, the wife of King Minos, with a sacred bull sent by Poseidon. Its existence is inextricably linked to the famous Labyrinth of Knossos, an architectural marvel constructed by Daedalus at the command of Minos to imprison [...]
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Our Lady Of The Sign, Russian Icon Art, Byzantine Tradition, Medieval Religious Art, Novgorod School, Orthodox Iconography
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Our Lady of the Sign (c. 1600)

Title: Our Lady of the Sign Artist: Unknown Iconographer of the Novgorod School Type: Portable Icon of Byzantine Style Date: circa 1600 AD Dimensions: 53 x 41 cm Materials: Egg tempera and gold leaf on wooden panel Location: Museum of Russian Icons, Clinton, Massachusetts Our Lady of the Sign is one of the most significant depictions of the Theotokos in the Orthodox iconographic tradition. It is an exceptional icon of the Novgorod School, dating around 1600 AD. The icon depicts the Virgin Mary in a posture of supplication [...]
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Detail: Christ Grasps Adam; Eve Kneels. A Study In Divine Intervention From The Venice Icon.

The Icon’s Gaze: A Sixteenth-Century “Harrowing of Hell” and Its Venetian Dislocation

Κύκλωπες

Cyclopes: The Mystery of the One-Eyed Giants

Άρτεμις

Artemis | Goddess of Nature and Hunting

Athena, The Goddess Of Wisdom And War In Ancient Greek Religion. Discover The Dual Nature, Myths, And Symbols Of The Goddess.

Athena: The Goddess of Wisdom and War

The Myrrhbearers With Spices At Christ'S Tomb, Syriac Gospel Manuscript, Detail Of The Left Panel.

Dawn of Wonder: A Syriac Gospel’s Vision of the Myrrhbearers and the Risen Christ

Adam And Eve'S Liberation By Christ, A Detail From Dionysius'S Harrowing Of Hell Icon.

Dionysius’s Harrowing of Hell: A Byzantine Vision of Triumph

Close-Up Of Christ Pulling Adam From The Tomb, A Detail From The Chora Church Anastasis Fresco.

Chora’s Radiant Anastasis: A Byzantine Masterpiece Unveiled

Christ Within A Luminous Mandorla In The 18Th-Century Icon Of The Descent Into Hades (Anastasis).

Christ’s Triumph: An 18th-Century Icon of the Descent into Hades

Overall View Of The Double-Sided Venetian-Cretan Painted Cross, Highlighting Its Form And Rich Decoration.

Faith Etched in Color: A 17th-Century Venetian-Cretan Painted Cross

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