Antique Athena

Despite influences from other goddesses like Athena, Roma emerged as a unique and powerful symbol of Rome.

The circular base features a central medallion of a woman in a helmet—representing Pallas Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, handicraft, and the arts -su...

Although her representations were influenced by other goddesses of the time (particularly Athena), the Goddess Roma emerged as a distinct and powerful symbol of Rome.

In the Aeneid, he descends from the walls of Troy and hurls himself against the horse, calling it a trap set by the Greeks. Athena, who sided with the Greeks, punished him by sending...

Represented across various mediums such as coins, sculptures, and architectural designs, she epitomized Roman political and religious ideals, often drawing inspiration from other con...

Length: 1.75 inches Width: .88 inches Marks: Luigi Rosi, Roma, Piazza Spagna, 86 Tested for 18K gold Condition: Very Good References: Christie's London, 15 October, 1992, A GOLD-MOU...

The Acropolis, which in Greek means ‘high city’, stands at a height of approximately 156 metres, and at its summit lie the principal monuments of classical Greece: The Parthenon: A D...

Medusa was beheaded by the Greek hero Perseus, who then used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to pl...

The central front has two levels: the lower level features four columns, two on each side, with a series of gilt metal elements in the center, among which, sheltered under a splayed ...

Likewise, the ancient sources assure that the god was initiated into the Phrygian mysteries by the goddess Cibeles herself, while the Orphic tradition narrates the second resurrectio...

Called the Terrible One because of her immense power, and also Great Goddess and Mother of the Gods, she was identified with Athena by Herodotus and Plato, and has also been associat...

Marsyas found the first flute (Aelos) that was thrown away by the goddess Athena who "did not care for the bloating of the cheeks" while playing.

After discovering the double-reed flute (aulos) invented by the goddess Athena, the satyr Marsyas became so skilled at playing it that he dared to challenge the god Apollo with his l...

The Origin of the Incident The myth recounts that during a beauty contest between the goddesses—Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite—Zeus chose Paris as the judge.

Observing the lesson is none other than Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. Athena is also a warrior goddess, and she is clad in military dress, while holding a spear next to a shie...

The model has its origins in Greek sculpture of the mid-5th century BC and probably derives from a colossal sculptural group by Myron (c. 480-440 BC) depicting Hercules, Athena, and ...

Medusa: bronze with a brown patina, relating the myth of the gorgon or Medusa According to mythology, Medusa is a beautiful young woman who made a vow to serve the goddess Athena, ...

Austrian, circa 1890 Features relief cherub and mythological scene with Athena, model number 155. Richly colored and detailed design.

Above her left shoulder is a bust of Athena, as Clio is known for recording of the past, while Athena is known to applying it.

"Ancient Egyptian Art from the Harer Family Trust Collection," Christie's, New York, December 9, 2005. Royal-Athena Galleries, New York. Antiquities Christie's New York, June 5, 20...

This derives from an epithet of the Greek Minerva, Pallas Athena. Although there was relatively little known regarding the forum outside of literary texts before the 20th century, ne...

Her garb, nowhere to be found in late Victorian clothing, would suggest that of a deity - a warrior, a huntress - possibly a present day Athena classically reincarnated. Her full li...

Dedicated to the goddess Athena, the temple was abundant with decorative sculpture considered some high points of classical Greek art.

It shows the procession of the Panathenaic festival, the commemoration of the birthday of the Goddess Athena. The piece is mounted on a Lucite panel and framed with two contemporary ...

On the obverse side, the Head of Athena Parthenos facing right within a dotted border.

The allegorical representation is similar to that of art from ancient Greece, which often depicted Athena as the guardian of Athens. Saint-Étienne is represented as a strong, dignif...

On the obverse side of the coin, the profile of Athena, on the reverse side, is "AOE" and a wonderful owl with body facing right and face head on.

This remarkable 1846 lithograph offers a sweeping and richly detailed view of the Propylaea and the Temple of Athena Nike—referred to here as the Temple de la Victoire (Aptère)—captu...

The identity of this deity hence is almost impossible to discern without its iconographic features which would normally appear on the chignon, or as objects held by one of the missin...

On the obverse side is the Head of Athena with crown and earing. This coin has been inspected and approved to be authentic by a professional Numismatic who specializes in ancient coi...

On the obverse side, the head of Athena right facing, wearing an earring, necklace, and crested Corinthian helmet ornamented with coiled serpent; her hair in long formal curls down b...

It shows Paris, a young Trojan shepherd, observing Venus, crowned with flowers and holding a golden apple, the symbol of her victory in the beauty contest between Hera and Athena. Be...

This play by François Turpin was created on the stage of the Atelier in Paris by the Athéna theater on February 1, 1928 Gio COLUCCI (1892-1974) Painter, sculptor, ceramist was born ...

Made in preparation for his Différentes Vues…de Pesto (Different Views of … Paestum) - a book finished by his son, Francesco, and published posthumously in 1778–79—the drawings depic...

A silver tetradrachm [coin] owl and Athena coin ring trimmed with 22 karat gold. This ancient coin was minted in Attica, Athens, circa 350-300 BC.

At the center of each plaque is a intricately detailed and richly chased Bronze medallion, with Minerva (Athena) to the left and Mars (Ares) to the right.

Erittonio, in the form of a snake, is welcomed by Athena into her temple and curls up under the goddess's shield.

One is cast in the form of the Roman Minerva (or Athena in Greek Mythology), goddess of wisdom and warfare, with a battle helmet atop her head, armed with a spear in one hand and a s...

Hallmarks: Stamped with Imperial Russian marks, the pre-1899 mark of helmeted Athena facing to right with the letter associated for the city of St.

For example, we see ALEXANDRE - Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, CÉSAR - Gaius Julius Caesar, Roman general, PALLAS - Pallas Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom, DAVID - King Davi...

On either side of the headboard are carved the figures of Prometheus, on the left, and Athena, on the right. The footboard is surmounted by large candlesticks.

The larger medallion depicts Athena, the Greek goddess who is often portrayed with a dragon on her helmet, as seen on this pin.

Intricately worked gilt bronze forms the grip, cross guard and figural pommel crafted in the form of the Greek goddess of war, Athena, circa 1820. Overall: 39 1/2" length.

The clock is crowned by a masterfully executed gilt bronze sculpture depicting Athena, goddess of wisdom and war, in serene dialogue with Gaia, the primal embodiment of the Earth.

On the reverse side is the head of Athena, facing left, wearing a Corinthian helmet over a leather cap.

The Greek hero Bellerophon successfully captured Pegasus near the Peirene fountain with the assistance of Athena and Poseidon. Bellerophon rode Pegasus to defeat the monstrous Chimer...

Athena is followed by a goddess with a tree, Ceres, carved in brown sardonyx, 2. /3.

Crowned by a miniature gilt figure of the goddess Athena, who wears classical dress and carries a shield emblazoned with the face of Medusa, the mantle clock exudes a neoclassical lu...

Showcased inside of each niche is a different figure from the story of Perseus and Medusa including his mother Danae, Hermes, Athena and Andromeda. The patinated bronze statue showca...

The chair is upholstered in R6 Athena col. 6 from the Prussian horsehair fabric archive of the Emil Rotter company.

The Parthenon was the temple consecrated to Athena, the patron goddess of Athens. The symbol of Athena was the owl.

The gods were angry with Medusa for desecrating the temple and ordered Athena to punish her. Athena turned her hair into snakes and made her face so hideous that just one look at her...

He is depicted here donning the Helmet of Hades (also known as the Cap of Invisibility), which was gifted to him by Athena to aid him in his quest to defeat the snake-haired Medusa a...

Her garb, nowhere to be found in late Victorian clothing, would suggest that of a deity - a warrior, a huntress - possibly a present day Athena classically reincarnated. Her full li...

Constructed from fibrous plaster with a painted finish, this unique sculpture depicts the headless goddess, after the original sculpture from the Temple of Athena Nike, dating to cir...

An authentic Greek, Attica, Athens Tetradrachm Owl/Athena coin (circa 430-420 BC), set in a custom rounded, suspended style, 22k gold bezel with 22k gold bail.

Three women, representing goddesses—Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite—stand gracefully in front of Paris, who is seated on a rock in profile.

Grecian style bronze life size figure of classic woman (Athena) with military wardrobe holding a round decorated shield and a sword (sword replaced with wooden model) (19th Cent.)

The tale of Pegasus and the Greek hero Bellerophon—who captured the winged horse with the aid of Athena and Poseidon—also held meaning for the Romans.

Minos put Ariadne in charge of the labyrinth where sacrifices were made as part of reparations (either to Poseidon or to Athena, depending on the version of the myth); later, she hel...