The mythology of Greece and Rome : with special references to its use in art (1900)
Seemann, Otto, 1825-1901, Bianchi, G. H. (George Henry) · New York : American Book · leaf 104
ss in remembrance of their exploits. The most magnificent statue of this kind was one erected by Augustusin fulfilment of a vow after his victory at Actium. Theproper festival of the goddess took place on the 12tb ofApril. In both Greek and Roman art, Victory was represented as a wingedgoddess. She… … Fig. 29.—Victoria. United Collections In Municli. «he is often depicted on vases, coins, and small bronzes. The mu-seum of Cassel has a small bronze statue of the goddess, while afine alto-rilievo in terra-cotta exists in the Royal Collection at Mu-nich (Fig. 29). 6. (Iris).—Iris was originally a…
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