The Unique Ephesian Artemis Statue
Upon the Hellenization of the region, the native goddess worshipped at Ephesus came to be identified with the Greek Artemis. But Ephesian Artemis statues borrowed elements from much older images. What resulted was a much more abstract and symbolic image than the hyperrealistic Greek sculptures.
Size: 3391px × 5234px
Photo credit: © Sailingstone Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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