Chariot of Poseidon - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic - THEOI …
Poseidon (Roman Neptune) rides across the sea in a chariot drawn by four Hippocamps (fish-tailed horses). He holds a trident in one hand and fish in other is crowned with a shining aureole. The god is accompanied by the marine-centaur Aphros, eponym of the Aphroi (Carthaginians) of North Africa, and Triton, god of the Libyan lake Tritonis.
Poseidon’s Depictions in Roman Mosaics and Frescoes
Sep 20, 2024 · One of the most famous mosaics featuring Poseidon is located in the Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Sicily. This mosaic showcases a vibrant underwater scene, filled with various sea creatures and a grand depiction of Poseidon himself.
Mosaic of Neptune and Amphitrite | Museum of Greek and Roman …
Poseidon (Roman Neptune) and Amphitrite travel the sea in a chariot drawn by four Hippocamps (fish-tailed horses). Creator: Unknown. Original place and date of publication: Constantine (Circa); around 300~325 A.D. Mosaic dimensions with accessory: 321 cm * 201 cm * 27 cm. Source: Mosaïque ; Mosaïque De Neptune Et Amphitrite.
NOVA | Lost Roman Treasure | View the Mosaics: Poseidon, …
(Poseidon, Oceanus, and Tethys) View ten beautiful mosaics depicting mythological scenes or individuals that were retrieved from the ancient Roman city of Zeugma before it was covered by...
Roman mosaic - Wikipedia
A Roman mosaic is a mosaic made during the Roman period, throughout the Roman Republic and later Empire. Mosaics were used in a variety of private and public buildings, [ 1 ] on both floors and walls, though they competed with cheaper frescos for the latter.
Chariot of Poseidon - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic - THEOI …
Poseidon (Roman Neptune) rides across the sea in a chariot drawn by a pair of green Hippocamps (fish-tailed horses). The god wears a billowing cloak and holds a trident. Poseidon, Hippocamps.
NOVA | Lost Roman Treasure | View the Mosaics - PBS
Before large portions of it disappeared in the year 2000 beneath the rising waters of a new reservoir on the Euphrates River, the ancient city of Zeugma yielded one of the richest troves of Roman...
Hippocampus (mythology) - Wikipedia
Hippocampus in Roman mosaic in the thermae at Aquae Sulis The appearance of hippocampi in both freshwater and saltwater is counter-intuitive to a modern audience, though not to an ancient one.
Poseidon - Wikipedia
Poseidon (/ p ə ˈ s aɪ d ən, p ɒ-, p oʊ-/; [1] Ancient Greek: Ποσειδῶν) is one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, presiding over the sea, storms, earthquakes and horses. [2] He was the protector of seafarers and …
Poseidon – Mythoi Koinoi - British Columbia/Yukon Open …
Neptune, Roman mosaic (Regional Archaeological Museum, Palermo) Most of Neptune’s attributes in art were the same as his Greek counterpart, Poseidon: the trident, dolphins, and hippocamps. Poseidon was exclusively represented as a mature, bearded man, often on his chariot dragged by sea creatures.