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Hercules
Hercules is a Roman hero known for his strength and his 12 labors. Artwork includes the sculptures 'Hercules and Lichas' and 'Farnese Hercules'.
Aphrodite
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'.
Zeus
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.
Thor
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.
Poseidon
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.
Kali
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.
Anubis
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.
Artemis
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.
Odysseus
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.
Loki
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.
Medusa
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'.
Isis
Isis is an Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood. Her depictions include wall paintings in temples and the sculpture 'Isis Nursing Horus'.
Athena
Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom and war. Famous depictions include the 'Athena Parthenos' statue and the painting 'Athena Advising Odysseus' by Tiepolo.
Dionysus
Dionysus is the Greek god of wine and festivity. Art includes the mosaic 'The Triumph of Dionysus' and the 'Sleeping Dionysus' sculpture.
Shiva
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.
Freyja
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.
Sphinx
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.
Quetzalcoatl
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.
Horus
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'.
Vishnu
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.
Hestia
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.
Minotaur
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.
Demeter
Demeter is the Greek goddess of agriculture. She is illustrated in the 'Rape of Persephone' murals and sculptures such as 'Demeter of Knidos'.
Atlanta
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.
Apollo
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.
Ra
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.
Pandora
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.
Bastet
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.
Chimera
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.
Krishna
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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