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Ganymede With Eagle Roman Mosaic

Ganymede With Eagle Roman Mosaic

Roman mosaic depicting the Abduction of Ganymede from the ancient Roman city of Thysdrus, dating back to the end of the 2nd century AD. The Roman mosaic portrays the mythological scene of the Abduction of Ganymede, a popular subject in ancient art. In the center of the mosaic, Ganymede, a beautiful youth from Greek mythology, is depicted being carried away by an eagle, which represents Zeus in disguise.

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Ganymede With Eagle Roman Mosaic
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