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Aphrodite Killing the Giant
Detail from the Pergamon Altar's north frieze (The frieze depicts the Gigantomachy); Aphrodite killing the giant; built in 2nd century BCE; Today in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.
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Alkyoneus the Giant Killed by Athena
Detail from the Pergamon Altar's frieze (The frieze depicts the Gigantomachy); built in 2nd century BCE; Today in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin. The detail is part of a scene where Athena kills the giant by separating him from the Earth.
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Selene
The moon goddess Selene is riding on her mule over one of the giants. Detail from the Pergamon Altar's frieze (The frieze depicts the Gigantomachy); built in 2nd century BCE; Today in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.
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The Giant Killed by Artemis
The giant is killed by Artemis' dog (Artemis' leg on right); Detail from the Pergamon Altar's frieze (The frieze depicts the Gigantomachy); built in 2nd century BCE; Today in the Pergamon Museum in Berlin.
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Second Temple Model
A 50:1 scale model of the Second Temple, this detailed replica was originally commissioned by Hans Kroch for the Holyland Hotel in memory of his son, Jacob, following Israel's War of Independence. It was designed by Hebrew University's Professor...
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Ashkelon Calf and Its Shrine
From Ashkelon, 16th century BCE, pottery and silver-plated bronze. The statuette of a calf was found inside the small model shrine, discovered in a temple in Ashkelon. The horned calf is meant to symbolize the young and energetic storm god...
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Athena Killing a Giant
Athena separates the Giant Alkyoneus from Earth (in which way he dies), while Gaia, mother of Giants rises from the ground. The goddess Nike helps Athena; Detail from the Pergamon Altar's frieze (The frieze depicts a Gigantomachy); built...
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Prometheus relief
Relief decorating the seating area entrances of the Roman Amphitheatre of Capua (Italy). It depicts Prometheus having his liver eaten by an eagle. Age of Hadrian (117-138 CE). (Capua Gladiator Museum)
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The Ludovisi Ares
Ares, restored by Bernini; 2nd century CE copy of 4th century BCE original. (Ludovisi Collection in Palazzo Altemps in Rome)
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Statue of a Sumerian Woman
The woman wears a garment which was probably made of a sheep skin. The garment was wrapped over the left shoulder only. There are long strands of wool hanging below the lower thighs. The women's eyes might well have been inlaid with stone...
