Viggen Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Archaeologists excavating part of a Roman villa in Somerset have unearthed a mosaic of Daphne and Apollo. The mosaic, which dates back to the 4th Century, is part of the Dinnington Roman Villa site near Ilminster. It is thought to be the only one of its kind in the country to feature the figures from Greek mythology... full article at the BBC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 If that fragment is all there is, it is amazing how much was deduced from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantagathus Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 If that fragment is all there is, it is amazing how much was deduced from it. Maybe the villa owner thought he was godlike and wanted to deflower some local maiden; thought he related to Apollo's plight if you will... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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