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Z16.3 POSEIDON & GAEA

Poseidon & Gaea | Greco-Roman mosaic
DETAILS
Museum Collection Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes (in situ), Rhodes
Catalogue No. -
Type Mosaic
Context Rhodes, Palace of the Grand Master
Date -
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

Poseidon, armed with a trident, battles the serpent-footed giant Polybotes (partially shown). Behind him Nike (Victory) drives the god's chariot. The earth-goddess Gaea reclines beneath his feet upon the ground. She is clothed in a green robe and holds a cornucopia brimming with fruit. Athena, standing on the far right, wears a knee-length, red dress and plumed helmet.

ARTICLES

Poseidon, Polybotes, Gaea, Nike, Athena