Cycladic relief. Pithos. Depiction of Potnia Theron, the Mistress of the Animals. Goddess of nature, crowned with flowers and shotts, flanked by two rampant lionesses and two submissive women. Second half 7th century BC. Island of Delos. National Archaeological Museum. Athens, Greece.

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