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Chromolithograph of an ancient Greek courtyard, 1888
This is a stunning and rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which depicts the spacious courtyard of a wealthy Athenian home in ancient Greece, most likely during the 5th century BC.
In the center of the courtyard is a small pool, by which a musician plays a harp. A peacock roams the area freely while a slave or servant washes the foot of a new arrival on the far right. At the back on the house, in the andron , a room reserved for men, there appears to be a party, or symposium , taking place. A musician entertains the guests with his double flute, while one man gives a small speech to his friends. @GreekLeague
This is a stunning and rare original 1888 color chromolithograph which depicts the spacious courtyard of a wealthy Athenian home in ancient Greece, most likely during the 5th century BC.
In the center of the courtyard is a small pool, by which a musician plays a harp. A peacock roams the area freely while a slave or servant washes the foot of a new arrival on the far right. At the back on the house, in the andron , a room reserved for men, there appears to be a party, or symposium , taking place. A musician entertains the guests with his double flute, while one man gives a small speech to his friends. @GreekLeague
Time for Kupala is here. It’s different dates for different Slavic groups, but some Slavs celebrate Kupala starting now. Slavic pagan summer solstice celebration Ivana-Kupala is considered one of the four main holidays of the solar calendar.. Young maidens place flower wreaths with lit candles into the water to float. According to tradition, women float flower wreaths in order to predict their romantic future, and sent out wishes
Forwarded from Traditional Europe
Roman cavalry helmet, second half of the 1st century CE, found near the city of Nijmegen, Netherlands
Face mask helmets were used in cavalry parades and sporting mock battles called “hippika gymnasia”.
Face mask helmets were used in cavalry parades and sporting mock battles called “hippika gymnasia”.