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September 2010 John Glines

Selene and Endymion

Detail of Roman sarcophagus depicting the myth of Selene and Endymion: "Selene, the moon goddess, alights from her chariot to visit
her beloved, the shepherd Endymion, who reclines at the right. Endymion, most beautiful of men, has been granted eternal youth and
eternal sleep. The female figure stands over him, pouring out the magic portion of immortality and holding a sleep-inducing poppy."
Greek and Roman Galleries, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, USA

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Wayne Brasch26-Jan-2011 17:02
Beautiful, imagine how much work went into sculpting this relief. Nice photo.