The Caryatids of Acropolis in Athens, Greece is a photograph by Stefano Senise which was uploaded on December 17th, 2013.
The Caryatids of Acropolis in Athens, Greece
Porch Of The Caryatids Statues, Erechtleion, Acropolis, Athens, Greece.
The Greek term karyatides(Caryatids) literally means maidens of Karyai, an... more
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The Caryatids of Acropolis in Athens, Greece
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Stefano Senise
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Porch Of The Caryatids Statues, Erechtleion, Acropolis, Athens, Greece.
The Greek term karyatides(Caryatids) literally means "maidens of Karyai", an ancient town of Peloponnese. Karyai had a famous temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis in her aspect of Artemis Karyatis: "As Karyatis she rejoiced in the dances of the nut-tree village of Karyai, those Karyatides, who in their ecstatic round-dance carried on their heads baskets of live reeds, as if they were dancing plants".
The Romans copied the Erechtheion caryatids, installing copies in the Forum of Augustus and the Pantheon in Rome, and at Hadrian's Villa at Tivoli. Another Roman example, found on the Via Appia, is the Townley Caryatid.
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Antonis Meintanis 14 Days Ago
Wonderful ....Amazing...dear Stefano !!π πBest and creative wishes from Greece !πfavπ
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Sarah Irland
A stunning image, Stefano! There is something so impactful to see that ancient building bathed in light by that incredible sky! An amazing capture.
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