Myths and Mythology

Myths and Mythology

Telling stories through Art

The Hindu god Ganesha

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Chinese dragon costumes

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Egyptian tomb paintings depicting Anubis (god of the dead) and

Horus (god of war)

Ancient Greek pottery depicting a minotaur and a centaur

In ancient Greek mythology, when Perseus cut off the head of Medusa, Pegasus was on of the creatures that

sprang forth.

Ancient Roman coin depicting Janus, god of beginningsDrawing of Mercury the messenger, god of travelers and

merchants

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The Unicorn Tapestries, made around 1500 A.D.

Gargoyle sculptures, primarily used as waterspouts on buildings

700-1450 A.D.

Kachina figures were used to teach children about the spirit world of the Pueblo Indians

Even today, we have mythological creatures

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