#Temple of Aphaea

[chaoticnutcase]

Temple of Aphaea, Aegina

#Temple

[bifurious-rex]

Other examples of the Liebieghaus Polychromy Research Project’s reconstruction work in recent years.

Curaissed Torso from the Acropolis in Athens, original sculpture from c. 5th century BCE

Athena from the west pediment of the Aphaea Temple, original sculpture from c. 5th century BCE

Phrasikleia Kore Funerary Statue, original sculpture from c. 6th century BCE

Archer from the west pediment of the Aphaea Temple, thought to be Paris of Troy, original sculpture from 5th century BCE

#image described #ok lol this is the last one for nowwwwww #history #mythology #art history #greek mythology #mythos #polychromy

[gemsofgreece]

Aegina, Saronic islands || Greece moodboards (4 / ?)

I think about Aegina, the house in the sun, the deep blue sea, and I ask myself, what a monster man must be, what a greedy beast his soul is, that he left such invaluable treasures and now wanders far away, into the rain and the mist - Nikos Kazantzakis, author.

#greece #europe #moodboard #art #beach #Ancient Greek temple #church #deer #animals #aegina #saronic islands #sterea hellas #pistachio #central greece #greek islands #olive grove #francocracy #sea #greece moodboards #Temple of Aphaea #church of saint nektarios #nikos kazantzakis #Christos karpalos #moni islet #agistri islet

[picard-schreckensberger]

DIAGONAL : Temple of Aphaea, Aegina, Greece

2012, Célia Picard and Hannes Schreckensberger

#Temple of Aphaea #Architecture #Aegina #greece #celia-hannes #hannes schreckensberger #celia picard

[laclefdescoeurs]

Temple of Aphaea in Aegina, Greece, Harry John Johnson

#Harry John Johnson #Temple of Aphaea #Aegina #Greece #1000 notes

[avianssphere]

it’s a backwards take on the book of job / his life was a wager and mine’s a joke

#critical role #critrole #crit role #mollymauk tealeaf #cr mollymauk #mollymauk #cr #cr2 #i know this isn't how he died but i was going for a saint sebastian sort of vibe #this pose was referenced from the dying soldier sculpture on the pediment of the temple of aphaea #just a little bit of fun information: in the archaic period of greek art everyone was depicted smiling no matter their circumstance #thought that suited molly #yes im still mourning him... i miss my circus man #blood tw

[disbander-of-armies]

This is the temple of Aphaea on the island of Aegina. Aphaea was the local goddess of Aegina, though she is sometimes identified as Artemis or Athena.

We had to take a ferry from Athens to get there and it was so worth it! The temple is very well preserved and the view (the temple is on top of a hill) is simply breathtaking. I wish I could have stayed there forever!

#greek temple #aphaea #athens 2019

[no-taxis]

Ruins of the temple of Aphaea

#aphaea #ruins #temple #travel #greece #aegina #photos

[arthistoryfeed]

Temple of Aphaea, #Aegina, #Greece. #Aphaea was a Greek goddess who was worshipped exclusively at this sanctuary. The extant temple of c. 500 BC was built over the remains of an earlier temple of c. 570 BC, which was destroyed by fire c. 510 BC. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-u-V8Hl6R3/?igshid=1sglriqovb4of

#aegina #greece #aphaea

[kinkymankey]

Other rules & lore

-Later months obviously outclass earlier months. Those within same months are compared by weeks, and if the weeks are exact they are compared by size/how many babies they are carrying.

-It is actually more beneficial for women to not have martial bonds. If a woman married within their first trimester, they become property of the husband. Unlike their normal pregnancies, this is alleviated immediately after birth.

-This system is based off their goddess Aphaea, the Eternal Mother. Their texts read that she seduced Zeus so as to give herself a child that would usurp and kill him as was destined. To save his own life, Zeus let her be the new Queen of Olympus if she never gave birth, something rather easy for a fertility goddess.

-Use of Aphaea’s name commonly is considered disrespectful, as well as vulgar if her name is used in vain. She is most commonly referred to as simply “The Goddess”, as well as her other name of “The Eternal Mother”. Her true name is only ever used in the naming of her temple.

-Overdue, as it implies, is whenever a woman is still pregnant past her due date. At this point, they are consider “goddess apparent”, and are treated of the highest regard. If they last one month overdue, they are taken to the Palace of Aphaea to be inducted.

-While Nine Months can do most crimes, all are still held accountable for murder and rape, even Overdues. By this law, abortions are also illegal, but putting children up for adoption is available and widely popular.

-The Goddess’s Apparel is a top class maternity clothes store that women can only enter once they enter their second trimester. The store is absolutely massive, supplying dresses, underwear and casual clothes of all kinds, all made by the best tailors known. A special V.I.P. section is reserved for those in their third trimester, with rumors of a secret location exclusively for those Overdue.

-Pregnant woman are unable to cause harm to their bodies, most importantly their stomachs. Tattoos can only be applied during the first trimester, and navel rings and decorations can be put in or taken out any later than the second trimester. Acts bringing physical harm to a woman’s stomach such as BDSM is also prohibited.

-Naturally, those in the third trimester gain titles. Seventh Months are “Miss”, Eight Months are “Madame” and Nine Months are “Lady”. Overdue are usually called “my goddess”.

-During the third trimester, women can become role players, taking the mantle of a fictional character. This involves dressing up as them, with anyone who sees them needing to treat them like the character.

-Religious positions can also be taken up. Becoming a Madonna requires living on one’s own for a greater connection to the Goddess so as to increase chances of becoming Overdue. Nuns, on the other hand, give up their status and power to serve the Goddess herself.

#rules #Prego Society

[awesomesallysoulla]

The Temple of Aphaea, Aegina, Greece 

[mythology-facts]

aphaea

“invisible goddess”

♀ goddess of fertility and the agricultural cycle

♀ while fleeing from king minos, who lusted after her, she casted herself into nets for catching fish. artemis made her a goddess, and not only the cretans but also the aeginetans revere her.

♀ protected women in childbirth. her temple was ‘a place principally of female cult.’

#aphaea #goddess of fertility #Greek Mythology #Greek #mythology #greek gods #greek goddesses #gods #goddess

[gemsofgreece]

Temple of Aphaea, Aegina island, Greece, 6th century BC. Photo by Dmitry Shakin.

#greece #europe #travel #temple #ancient greek #ancient greek temple #aegina #temple of aphaea #saronic islands #central greece #greek islands #greek culture

[travelless]

Aphaea II

#sky #greece #blue #temple #ancient #greek #aegina #doric #aigina #aphaia #aphaea

[seekingfika]

Long Study Tour: Five Days in Athens, Greece

Pictured here: Approaching the Parthenon through its ancient gates

Hello all!

Sorry for my recent lack of posting! I was experiencing the trip that I’m about to tell you all about, and then my computer broke!! It’s okay though, my trusty laptop is back up and running, which means I can finally sit down and write this blog post! 

If you go abroad with DIS, you will have plenty of opportunity for independent travel, but there is also an emphasis on organized group travel, and this comes in the form of your long study tour. Each core course goes to a different location that is selected depending on their area of study. I am in the Positive Psychology course, and at DIS Stockholm Positive Psych gets the amazing opportunity to go to Athens Greece! There are two weeks during which your study tour could take place. In the spring, this is either the first week or the last week of March. We were assigned the last week of March, which meant that we were in Athens for Greek independence day! Because we were in Greece learning about Well-being across cultures, it was particularly relevant to see how the holiday had an affect on Greek cultural pride, and how the Greek people expressed their feelings towards their culture and their country. 

Pictured here: A father and son wait to watch the Independence Day parade

For our academic activities, we had a number of guest speakers, and the opportunity to visit a really special organization, The Smile of The Child. This is an NGO that seeks to help children struggling in Greece, whether that be with mental illness, poverty, abuse this organization seeks to give every child the resources they need to like a happy and healthy life. The organization is funded nearly entirely through donations, and because of the way the Greek government works not only did they receive little government funding, but they also have to pay taxes. At this visit, we sat down and spoke to the therapists and care givers that work in the different sectors of the organization, including the report and helplines, the day-time mental health services, and the live-in home. We also had the opportunity to visit their off-shoot organization, You Smile, which works to get teenagers in the organization and in community service. We also had the opportunity to visit The Diamond Way Buddhist Center in Greece, and to learn about the value of meditation for well-being, and Buddhism in the lives of the Greeks who are involved. We also discussed the influence of religion in Greece, and what it’s like to take part in a lifestyle and practice that varies from the Greek Orthodox church. 

Pictured here: Group lunch at Acropol Plaka

In addition to our incredibly interesting academic visits, we also had a number of cultural excursions! In fact, upon arrival to Greece the very first thing we did was go on an extensive and amazing food tour! We tried souvlaki, grape leaves, cod, tzatziki, greek yogurts with honey and walnuts, baklava, loukoumades and so so much more! In the mornings, we had plenty of time to explore the city, including countless numbers of Athens’ beautiful small side streets and paths. 

Pictured here: An Athenian side street

We also had a special excursion where we learned a few simple Greek dances, some of which we later preformed at dinner that evening after a very filling meal of greek salad, moussaka, bread, and more souvlaki. We also of course had the opportunity to visit the Acropolis with a tour guide and to see the Parthenon, its gate, and the other ruins that still stand atop the Acropolis. 

Pictured here: Ruins on The Acropolis in Athens

On our last full day in Greece, we had the unique opportunity to visit the nearby island of Aegina! This island is known to be one of the pistachio capitals of the world, is in home to the temple of Aphaea. In order to get there, we took a ferry early in the morning and spent the day roaming the town with a tour guide and on our own. While it was rainy and a little chilly the day we visited, the island was beautiful and the water was still so clear that you could see the bottom despite the weather!! The first thing we did was visit the Church of Saint Nectarios, the patron saint of the island, and learned some information from our tour guide about Greek Orthodoxy and island of Aegina itself. For lunch, we ate amazing fresh seafood at Remetzo with a view of the water and a neighboring island, and even got to try some pistachio ice cream at a road side stop near the temple of Aphaea. I made sure to pick up some pistachio brittle to bring back to Sweden with me for my homestay family. 

Pictured here: The Church of Saint Nectarios 

All in all, this week was probably my favorite part of the semester so far! We were able to learn about positive psychology from a different cultural perspective, and the long study tour presents a really great opportunity for core courses to bond as a unit. 

That’s all for this time! -Ruthie

#studyabroad #disabroad #studytour #athens #greece #aegina #dis #stockholm #disstockholm

[polinaol-blog]

Always say what you feel and do what you think! Silence breaks everything. What can one person give to another, except for a drop of heat? And what could be more than that? #Greece #wheningreece #travel #TLPics (at Temple of Aphaea) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0UFscpCL3h/?utm_medium=tumblr

#greece #wheningreece #travel #tlpics