Eros on dolphin unearthed at Paestrum

[guy]

Archaeological digs at Paestrum, located near the archaeological site of Pompeii, have resumed. A figurine of Eros, the Greek god of love, riding on a dolphin has been unearthed.

 

https://news.sky.com/story/greek-god-of-love-and-sex-riding-a-dolphin-among-artefacts-unearthed-at-ancient-city-of-paestum-12858623

 

https://arkeonews.net/new-discoveries-at-ancient-greek-city-of-paestums-little-doric-temple-in-italy/

Edited April 16, 2023 by guy

[caesar novus]

Looks like the figurine at 2m12s in below film. Isn't this from Paestum's Greek rather than Roman period?

 

[guy]

On 4/19/2023 at 1:55 PM, caesar novus said:

Looks like the figurine at 2m12s in below film. Isn't this from Paestum's Greek rather than Roman period?

Yes, you are correct. I guess I didn’t notice the date of the find, which predates the Roman conquest.

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The analysis of the clay decorations allowed the foundation to be dated to the first quarter of the fifth century BC. Some of the most important monumental buildings still standing today were constructed during this time period, including the Temple of Hera, which was constructed between 560 and 520 BC, and the Temple of Athena, which dates back to 500 BC. The Temple of Neptune, on the other hand, was not finished until 460 BC.

Just as important, however, is the movie you linked reminded me of just how beautiful Sophia Loren was. Thanks. Here are a couple scenes from the movie:

 

 

Edited April 22, 2023 by guy

[caesar novus]

Sophia's alpine counterpart, Marisa Allasio, was preferred by spiritual leaders 17-0. Honestly, her IQ and EQ elevates her rare movies to a more watchable level today: