After successfully carrying out the murder of Hipparchus, they were caught. Harmodius and Aristogeiton were ancient Athenian lovers and considered the symbol of democracy and freedom because they killed the Peisistratid tyrant, Hipparchus. The Peplos Kore is now kept in the Acropolis Museum in Athens. Its facial features are beautifully carved, demonstrating the skill and artistry of the craftsmen at that time. The statue stands 1.18m high, is made of white marble, and is decorated with bronze pieces of metal all over the head and shoulders.
Athena was the least selfish and most noble goddess of the Greek pantheon. This sculpture was created during the Archaic period and is a stylized image of Athena, the goddess of war. The girl in the sculpture can be seen wearing one of these. Kore means “pure girl” and a peplos was a shawl worn by women in ancient Greece.
The cause of his death stills remains a mystery. However, while he was planning to conquer Arabia, he was taken ill and was called upon by Thanatos, the Greek god of death. After he had recovered from the loss, he went on to rule half of the world. Losing one of his most beloved friends, Hephastion, was the turning point in Alexander’s life. The horse in the sculpture is Bucephalus. It was also where Alexander had to send his troops back to Persia. The great battle between Alexander and Porus in 327 BC was the battle where Alexander lost his precious and beloved horse Bucephalus whom he tamed at the age of 12. His sculpture was found at a place called Pella Palace in Greece.Īlexander fought many battles and never lost one in his life. Who hasn’t heard of Alexander the Great? Alexander was an ancient Greek military leader and ruler.
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