Rape of Ganymede Mosaic

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by Carole Raddato
published on 16 March 2019

Rape of Ganymede Mosaic — Mosaic depicting the Rape of Ganymede. The god Zeus having transformed into an eagle carries Ganymede away. Late 2nd / early 3rd century CE, House of Dionysus, Paphos Archaeological Park.

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Carole maintains the popular ancient history photo-blog Following Hadrian, where she travels the world in the footsteps of emperor Hadrian.

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