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title: Thalia
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5236/thalia/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Thalia

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Thalia](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5236.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/5236.jpg)

## Image Caption

In ancient [mythology](https://www.worldhistory.org/mythology/), Thalia was one of the 9 [Muses](https://www.worldhistory.org/muse/). The Muses were female companions of the [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) [Apollo](https://www.worldhistory.org/apollo/) and devoted to the arts and sciences. Although Thalia was associated with comedy, [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/) poets described her as graceful and tender. This skillfully carved marble statue beautifully captures her spirit. The ivy wreath and shepherd's crook symbolize Thalia's connection with the countryside. Her heavy mantle has slipped from her shoulders, revealing a thinner under-garment that accentuated her alluring female body. The statue was discovered in 1776 CE by the British painter and excavator Gavin Hamilton. It came to light with a number of other sculptures in an ancient bath building in [Rome](https://www.worldhistory.org/Rome/)'s port [city](https://www.worldhistory.org/city/), [Ostia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Ostia/). Roman, 2nd century CE. (The British Museum, London)

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, June 17). Thalia. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5236/thalia/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Thalia." *World History Encyclopedia*, June 17, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5236/thalia/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Thalia." *World History Encyclopedia*, 17 Jun 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5236/thalia/>.

## License & Copyright

Submitted by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/ "User Page: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin"), published on 17 June 2016. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Copyright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright). You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.