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Hermes and Nike


Hermes and Nike
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3158 W: 931 N: 11388] (48556)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-08-08
Categories: Artwork
Camera: Minolta Z1
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-02-02 9:12
Viewed: 1115
Points: 26
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Hermes and Nike...

When I visited the Greece Peloponnesus last summer I also went to the Olympia Museum. A very interesting collection brought together in a beautiful building which is absolutely a visit worthy. Here I pictured these two ancient statues of the Goddess Nike and the God Hermes. Presented together in this frame.

No much PS-talk. Only reworked background of both pictures, add frame and Greece text.

Hope you like this presentation!


Nike

In Greek mythology, Nike (Greek Νίκη, pronounced ‘nike’ "Nee-keh", meaning "Victory") , was a goddess who personified triumph. She was a daughter of Pallas (Warrior) and Styx (Hatred), and the sister of Cratos (Strength), Bia (Force), and Zelus (Rivalry). Nike and her siblings were all attendants of Zeus. According to myth, Styx brought them to Zeus when the god was assembling allies for the coming Titan War. Nike assumed the role of the god's personal charioteer, a role often portrayed in classical art.

Nike was often worshipped in conjunction with Athena, with whom she was particularly closely associated after the Greek victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. The great statue of Athena Parthenos in the Parthenon in Athens is thought to have depicted Nike standing in the hand. The Parthenon complex included a Temple of Athena Nike, built around 410 BC. The Athenians also dedicated a statue to Nike at Delphi. The statue of Zeus at Olympia reportedly also depicted Nike.

Hermes

Hermes in Greek mythology, is the Olympian god of boundaries and of the travelers who cross them, of shepherds and cowherds, of orators and wit, of literature and poets, of athletics, of weights and measures and invention and commerce in general, and of the cunning of thieves and liars. The Homeric hymn to Hermes invokes him as the one “of many shifts (polutropos), blandly cunning, a robber, a cattle driver, a bringer of dreams, a watcher by night, a thief at the gates, one who was soon to show forth wonderful deeds among the deathless gods.”

Hermes, as an inventor of fire, is a parallel of the Titan, Prometheus. In addition to the syrinx and the lyre, Hermes was believed to have invented many types of racing and the sport of boxing, and therefore was a patron of athletes. Modern mythographers have connected Hermes with the trickster gods of other cultures.

Hermes also served as a psycho pomp, or an escort for the dead to help them find their way to the afterlife In many Greek myths, Hermes was depicted as the only god besides Hades and Persephone who could enter and leave the Underworld without hindrance. (Text Wikipedia.com)
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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2845 W: 263 N: 5940] (23564)
  • [2007-02-02 10:25]

Great collage and truly excellent colours and details in both originals.
Grand notes too
TFS
Silke
(back with :) later)

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  • krzesz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 725 W: 5 N: 15] (5455)
  • [2007-02-02 12:49]

Hello!! nice you demonstrated these skulptures..look great in this light against the black background!!!Nice Effect!!

Hello Hans,
Best composition here with perfect lighting, superb colour and much details!
very good photo indeed
cheers
Tony

Excellent compo, creative framing. I like the black frame and those Greek captions. Superb statues.

TFS,

Andreea

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 867 W: 64 N: 1955] (13408)
  • [2007-02-02 13:34]

Hello Hans,
Again an original ! I like this 2 photo collage with terrific colors and textures. The lighting is great and you've put it together masterfully. Well done and TFS Julie

Hi Hans,
Very good contrast and lighting on this photo. Perfect detail and very nicely framed.
TFS
Regards
Lurdes

Hi Hans,

Olympia is actually where my mother is from so I know it well! I've been to the museum many times and I'm always amazed what I see! Excellent collage of Hermes & Nike with very informative notes!

Well done
Constantinos

YES!
I like!
Very beautiful exposure and nice lighting.
Super!

Bernard

Hi Hans - a top class note and an image worthy of the museum catalogue or for a postcard. Very well composed, excellent lighting - very good work.

Great collage and note,Hans!!!
regards,valentina

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4199 W: 414 N: 6559] (41723)
  • [2007-02-03 4:22]

Hi Hans

Good graphism & symmetry of the 2 statues & I like the Greek text which adds authenticity. Reasonable sharpness & good contrast. Tfs!

So playing with naked pictures again, hey????
Nice PP work here to display those statues.
Well done
Pierre
:) later

Hi Hans,

Beautiful postcard quality shots, combined nicely to great this lovely image. Excellent lighting,detail and PP work.
TFS,
Vassilis

Fascinante la nota que has puesto para ilustrar tu foto.
Bellos detalles. En estos lugares poco se puede hacer para mejorar una fotografía.
Saludos y muchas gracias.
Juan Luis.

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