Erechtheion (Erechtheum) – the Mythological Foundation of Athenian Identity

Описание: King Cecrops, Athena, Poseidon, Erechtheus, Erichthonius all form the mythological foundation of ancient Athenian identity here at the Erechtheion (Erechtheum). In this video we will discuss the mythological history upon which the Erechtheum was built.

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The Erechtheion from the Southeast by Edward Dodwell 1805 two-dimensional, public domain work of art
The Finding of the Infant Erichthonius by Cecrops's daughters by Willem van Herp 1650 two-dimensional, public domain work of art
Depiction of Cecrops from Erichthonius and the Three Daughters of Cecrops by Benjamin Powell 1906
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The Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens by Thomas Hartley Cromek 1847 two-dimensional, public domain work of art
Acropolis by Leo von Lenze 1846 a two-dimensional, public domain work of art
Athena Scorning the Advances of Hephaestus by Paris Bordone 1555 two-dimensional, public domain work of art
Dispute between Athena and Poseidon by Noël Hallé 1748 two-dimensional, public domain work of art
Erechtheum Floorplan from The Erechtheum and Temple of Minerva Polias, at Athens by James Fergusson 1876

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