Cook, Arthur Bernard, 1868-1952 · Cambridge, [Eng.] : University Press · leaf 81
as E or R andregarded as that of Hera (?). It is carved in local limestone, the face, hands, and feetof the goddess being added in white marble—a peculiar technique, which together withother traces of archaism (hair of Zeus, full-front torso, costume of Hera, etc.) points toa date c. 475—460 B.C.… … A head cast in blue glass (Greek work of c. 400 B.C.), from Girgenti, nowat Queens College, Cambridge : Hera Lakhiia (?). The Hierbs Gdmos 1039 is wrapped about his legs ; but otherwise his broad and powerful figure isundraped. Leaning back on his left hand, he raises his right and clasps Heraby…
Zeus (Greek deity) · Cults · Sun worship · Classical antiquities · Folk literature
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