Roman statue of Aphrodite or Venus with Pan and Eros - Athens National Archaeological Museum
by Paul E Williams
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Roman statue of Aphrodite or Venus with Pan and Eros - Athens National Archaeological Museum
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Paul E Williams
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Photograph - Colour Photograph
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Hellenstic marble statue group of Aphrodite (Venus) with Pan and Eros, Circa 100 BC, House of Poseidonaistai of Beryttos, Delos, Athens National Archaeological Museum. Cat no 3335. Against grey.
The nude goddess Aphrodite (Venus) attempte to fend off goat footed Pan who make erotic advances towards her. Aphrodite holds a sandal in her right hand threatening Pan while the winged god Eros comes to her aid. According to an inscription on the statues base it was dedicated to Dionysus of Beryttos (Beirut) to hai ancestral gods.
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May 19th, 2021
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