myths and mythology
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Myths and Mythology
Telling stories through Art
The Hindu god Ganesha
Egyptian tomb paintings depicting Anubis (god of the dead) and
Horus (god of war)
Ancient Greek pottery depicting a minotaur and a centaur
In ancient Greek mythology, when Perseus cut off the head of Medusa, Pegasus was on of the creatures that
sprang forth.
Ancient Roman coin depicting Janus, god of beginningsDrawing of Mercury the messenger, god of travelers and
merchants
The Unicorn Tapestries, made around 1500 A.D.
Gargoyle sculptures, primarily used as waterspouts on buildings
700-1450 A.D.
Kachina figures were used to teach children about the spirit world of the Pueblo Indians
Even today, we have mythological creatures
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