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Midas
Midas was a mythical king of Phrygia in Asia Minor who was famous for his extraordinary ability to change anything he touched into gold. This gift was given to him by Dionysos in thanks for his hospitality to the wise satyr Silenus. Midas...
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Temple of Apollo, Pompeii
The Temple of Apollo in Pompeii, looking north towards the altar, podium and cella. Etruscan bucchero were found in the area of the temple testifying the existence of the cult of Apollo in Pompeii as early as the 5th century BCE. The ground...
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The Pillar of Apollo
The Pillar of Apollo on Kolona Hill, Aegina, Greece. The last remnant of the Temple of Apollo and Acropolis complex which stood on the site in the days of Aegina's glory.
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Temple of Apollo Hylates in Cyprus
The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates lies two miles west of Kourion near Limassol in Cyprus. Here Apollo was worshipped as the god of the woodlands. This large sacred complex, one of the most important religious centres on the island of Cyprus...
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Zeus, Leto, Apollo & Artemis
A relief showing Zeus and Leto with their offspring Apollo and Artemis to the right. 420-410 BCE. (Archaeological Museum of Brauron, Greece)
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Stone-carved Medusa head from the temple of Apollo at Didyma
This giant Medusa head was formerly part of a frieze on the architrave of the Apollo Temple at Didyma (Turkey).
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Antinous as Omphalos Apollo
This torso, amended to resemble the statue of the Capitoline Antinous in Rome, belongs to a series of ancient copies of the so-called "Omphalos Apollo". This famous Greek original from around 460 BCE is preserved in several ancient copies...
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Plan, Temple of Apollo, Bassae
The floor plan and illustration of the cella of the Temple of Apollo at Bassae. 420-400 BCE.
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Temple of Apollo, Bassae
The Temple of Apollo at Bassae, 420-400 BCE. Today the temple is protected by a permanent tent roofing.
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Temple of Apollo Pythios in Gortyn
The Temple of Apollo Pythios was the main sanctuary of pre-Roman Gortyn. It was built in the 7th century BCE and was restored and enlarged during the Hellenistic period whilst alterations and additions were made during the Roman period.