While searching for Olympian gods and goddesses, I enjoyed other pieces too! S, 🇬🇷 A Siren A Young Athenian Warrior Young Ethiopian Groom with Horse Bronze Statue of a Youth Head of Hygieia (?) Head of Anytos An Equestrian Officer A Fighting Gaul The Minotaur Emperor Augustus Marble Disc with Satyr Head of Emperor Caligula Man Wearing…
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Athens, Greece – National Archaeological Museum – A Visit With The Gods & Goddesses
After blogging about Greece’s ancient Olympian immortals, I decided to return to the National Archaeological Museum to find statues of them. I was able to find 9 of the Olympians. Hera, Ares, Hephaestus and Hestia could not be found! Spending time at ruins and museums invigorates my curiosity to understand just how influential the ancient…
Planning – Greece – Part I – Athens
What to do? My first thought is food!!!!! Gyros comes to mind thanks to Sophie (a Grade 4 student) whose family recently travelled to Athens and said this food is a must do! Traditional Greek salad! As well as tasting moussaka, spanakopita, and baklava!! Next, is what to see? The Parthenon on the Acropolis of course….