copy and paste this google map to your website or blog!
Press copy button and paste into your blog or website.
(Please switch to 'HTML' mode when posting into your blog. Examples: WordPress Example, Blogger Example)
Pygmalion (mythology) - Wikipedia In Greek mythology, Pygmalion ( p ɪ ɡ ˈ m eɪ l i ən ; Ancient Greek: Πυγμαλίων Pugmalíōn, gen : Πυγμαλίωνος) was a legendary figure of Cyprus He is most familiar from Ovid 's narrative poem Metamorphoses , in which Pygmalion was a sculptor who fell in love with a statue he had carved
Pygmalion | Mythology, Sculptor, King | Britannica Pygmalion, in Greek mythology, a king who was the father of Metharme and, through her marriage to Cinyras, the grandfather of Adonis, according to Apollodorus of Athens
Pygmalion - Greek Mythology Pygmalion was a legendary figure of Cyprus, who worked as a sculptor After seeing the daughters of Propoetus, the Propoetides, prostituting, Pygmalion decided that he was not interested in women, but instead went to create a woman figure out of ivory
PYGMALION - Cyprian King Sculptor of Greek Mythology In Greek mythology Pygmalion was a king of the island of Cyprus who fell in love with an ivory statue of the goddess Aphrodite In answer to his prayers the statue was brought to life and afterwards became his wife
The Story of Pygmalion: Love and Art in Ancient Greece The myth of Pygmalion is a poignant tale from ancient Greek mythology that intertwines themes of love, art, and transformation It centers around Pygmalion, a talented sculptor who falls in love with a statue he carves, ultimately leading to a divine intervention that brings his creation to life
Pygmalion in Greek Mythology - Greek Legends and Myths Pygmalion is the name given to a legendary figure from the island of Cyprus, and although Pygmalion is mentioned in Greek mythological sources, the most famous telling of the myth comes from the Roman period, appearing as it does in Ovid’s Metamorphoses
Pygmalion - Encyclopedia. com Pygmalion (1912), arguably Shaw’s best-known play to modern audiences, is considered not only an effective comedy, but a brilliant study of the connection between accent and social class in England
Pygmalion: The Tale of Love Beyond Stone - Olympioi Pygmalion’s narrative is a captivating blend of artistry, passion, and divine intervention While many Greek myths revolve around battles, treachery, and quests, Pygmalion’s story stands out as a testament to the power of love and the lengths one might go to attain it
Pygmalion in Greek Mythology - GreekEdu Pygmalion, a renowned sculptor from the island of Cyprus, possessed an unparalleled talent for transforming raw materials into exquisite works of art However, despite his artistic prowess, he remained disenchanted with mortal women, finding their flaws and imperfections dissatisfying