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Is there a Greek myth of Poseidon “dating” his daughter in the form of a dolphin? [closed]
On Saturday Night Live, there was a skit in which Greek god Poseidon said that he took the form of a dolphin and raped his daughter. Do we have literary or other evidence for such a myth?
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Quote from Troy, 1194 BCE?
The following is from Heinlein's Starship Troopers (1959):
Youse guys think this deleted outfit is a blankety-blank nursery. Well, it ain't! See?
—Remark attributed to a Hellenic corporal ...
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Alexander, Olympias, and Zeus in Giulio Romano's painting
According to the myth, Alexander the Great was conceived through the sexual intercourse of Olympias and Zeus, as shown in the below painting by Giulio Romano.
But, who is the man whose face is showed ...
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How was Hippolyta (Queen of Amazons) depicted in art over the ages? [closed]
I'm interested in the particular artworks, especially sculptures and paintings and rather classical than contemporary art. Art there any noted artworks I should be aware of?
I'm looking for any ...
