Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Apollo in the louvre museum


In Greek and Roman mythology, Apollo is one of the most important of all the deities.
Apollo has been variously recognized as a god of light and the
sun; truth and prophecy; archery; medicine and healing; music, poetry, and the arts; and
more.
Apollo is the son of Zeus and Leto, and has a twin sister, the chaste huntress Artemis.

sculpture of the mythological


The Three Graces is a sculpture of the mythological three charites, daughters of Zeus – identified on some engravings of the statue as Euphrosyne
Aglaea and Thalia - who were said to represent beauty, charm and joy.
The Graces presided over banquets and gatherings
primarily to entertain and delight the guests of the Gods.

Aphrodite in the Louvre Museum


Aphrodite is the classical Greek goddess of love.
her Roman equivalent was Venus

entrance Louvre Museum


The Pyramid Entrance to the Louvre
The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass and metal pyramid
surrounded by three smaller ones
in the courtyard of the Musée du Louvre Museum in Paris