bearer of the aegis

Jupiter bearer of the aegis

  • 23 febbraio 2021
Jupiter bearer of the aegis

Jupiter bearer of the aegis In the painting "Jupiter bearer of the aegis" by Carla Roselli Jupiter Zeus, the king of the gods, son of Cronus, is depicted.     He is caught in the act of defeating one of the Giants, children of the Earth, Mimante the destroyer. The Giant could imitate any form and take on any aspect he wanted (Euripides, "Ion", v. 2015). Zeus first paralyzes him by shaking the "tremendous aegis, garnished with flakes", then pierces him with the huge thunderbolt. Finally he burns it and reduces it to ashes. KING OF THE GODS The king, also called by Homer...

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