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Hercules

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Hercules is a Roman hero known for his strength and his 12 labors. Artwork includes the sculptures 'Hercules and Lichas' and 'Farnese Hercules'.

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Aphrodite

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Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. She is depicted in 'The Birth of Venus' by Botticelli and the sculpture 'Venus de Milo'.

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Zeus

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Zeus is the king of the gods in Greek mythology. Famous depictions include the statue 'Zeus at Olympia' and paintings like 'The Rape of Europa' by Rembrandt.

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Thor

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Thor is the Norse god of thunder, often depicted with his hammer Mjölnir. Artwork includes the painting 'Thor's Fight with the Giants' by Mårten Eskil Winge.

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Poseidon

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Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea. He appears in 'The Triumph of Neptune' by Nicolas Poussin and the statue 'Neptune and Triton' by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

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Kali

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Kali is a Hindu goddess associated with death and time. Artistic expressions feature her in the 'Dakshinakali' form, as seen in various Indian paintings and sculptures.

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Anubis

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Anubis is the Egyptian god of mummification and the afterlife, often depicted as a man with a canine head. Statues and tomb paintings frequently illustrate Anubis.

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Artemis

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Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt and wilderness. She is depicted in 'Diana Resting After Her Bath' by François Boucher and the 'Diana of Versailles' statue.

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Odysseus

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Odysseus is known for his long journey home after the Trojan War, as told in Homer's 'Odyssey'. Art includes 'Ulysses and the Sirens' by Herbert James Draper.

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Loki

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Loki is a trickster god in Norse mythology. Portrayed in artworks like 'Loki's Quarrel with the Gods' by Lorenz Frølich and various Viking era sculptures.

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Medusa

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Medusa is a Gorgon whose gaze could turn people to stone. She appears in Caravaggio's 'Medusa' and Cellini's 'Perseus with the Head of Medusa'.

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Isis

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Isis is an Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood. Her depictions include wall paintings in temples and the sculpture 'Isis Nursing Horus'.

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Athena

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Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom and war. Famous depictions include the 'Athena Parthenos' statue and the painting 'Athena Advising Odysseus' by Tiepolo.

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Dionysus

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Dionysus is the Greek god of wine and festivity. Art includes the mosaic 'The Triumph of Dionysus' and the 'Sleeping Dionysus' sculpture.

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Shiva

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Shiva is a major deity in Hinduism, known as the destroyer and transformer. Iconic representations include the statue of 'Shiva Nataraja' and various temple carvings.

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Freyja

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Freyja is the Norse goddess of love, fertility, and war. She is represented in various Norse jewelry and tapestries, which features her riding her chariot pulled by cats.

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Sphinx

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A sphinx typically features a lion's body and a human head; the most famous example is the Great Sphinx of Giza. It's a recurring symbol in both art and architecture.

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Quetzalcoatl

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Quetzalcoatl is the Aztec god of wind and learning, often depicted as a feathered serpent. Aztec codices and stone reliefs at temples like Teotihuacan portray him.

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Horus

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Horus is an Egyptian god associated with the sky and kingship, often shown as a falcon. He appears in the 'Temple of Edfu' murals and statues such as the 'Horus of Behdet'.

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Vishnu

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Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism, the preserver and protector. Art includes 'Vishnu Dreaming the Universe' and Vishnu statues in Hindu temples.

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Hestia

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Hestia is the Greek goddess of the hearth and domesticity. Art representations are less common, but she appears in 'The Hearth' by Picart and in classical statuary.

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Minotaur

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The Minotaur is a creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull. The mosaic 'Theseus and the Minotaur' and 'Minotaur' by Pablo Picasso are iconic renditions.

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Demeter

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Demeter is the Greek goddess of agriculture. She is illustrated in the 'Rape of Persephone' murals and sculptures such as 'Demeter of Knidos'.

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Atlanta

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Atalanta is a heroine in Greek mythology known for her swiftness and hunting prowess. She appears in 'The Hunt of the Calydonian Boar' by Peter Paul Rubens.

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Apollo

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Apollo is the Greek god of music, arts, and the sun. Notable art pieces include the 'Apollo Belvedere' statue and the painting 'Apollo and Daphne' by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

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Ra

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Ra is the Egyptian sun god, often portrayed with a falcon head and an ankh symbol. Artwork includes numerous sun temple reliefs and the 'Book of the Dead' illustrations.

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Pandora

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Pandora is famous for opening the box that released evils into the world. Her story is depicted in 'Pandora' by John William Waterhouse and various Greek vases.

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Bastet

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Bastet is the Egyptian goddess of home, fertility, and cats, usually depicted with a cat or lioness head. She appears in various temple reliefs and statues.

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Chimera

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The Chimera is a fire-breathing creature from Greek mythology, depicted in the 'Chimera of Arezzo' statue and 'The Fight with the Chimera' by Boccaccio Boccaccino.

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Krishna

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Krishna is a major deity in Hinduism, considered a supreme god. His depictions include 'The Bhagavata Purana' manuscripts and numerous temple sculptures.

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