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Title
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Atlas in ein Bergt seines Namens
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Description
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This image illustrates an encounter between Perseus, who is depicted flying in the sky on his winged horse, and Atlas, who is depicted on the right side of the engraving. Years ago, Atlas was given a prophecy that predicted a man born of Zeus would steal the apples off his trees. In order to protect the apples from Perseus, he erected a high wall made of stone and forced a dragon to guard the entrance to the orchard, all of which is depicted in the background of the illustration. Atlas commanded Perseus to leave his kingdom, and in retaliation, Perseus shows Atlas the head of Medusa. Instead of turning to stone, Atlas transforms into a mountain. The transformation is partially complete in the illustration as only Atlas’ beard and hair begin to turn into trees that will end up resting upon the mountain. Perseus flies away on his winged companion without stealing any of Atlas’ apples.
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Image Creator
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Virgil Solis (Engraver)
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Identifier
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mta:21752
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Source Name
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P. Ouidij Nasonis, deß Sinnreichen und hochverstendigen Poeten, Metamorphoses oder Verwandlung, mit schönen figuren gezieret, auch kurzen Argumenten und außlegungen erkläret, und in Teutsche Reymen gebracht, durch Johann Spreng von Augspurg [Publius Ovidius Naso, the Ingenious and Highly Understandable Poet, Metamorphoses or Transformations, Adorned with Beautiful Images, and also descriptions of Short Arguments and Explanations, Brought into German Rhymes by Johann Spreng of Augsburg]
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Image
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Subject
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Gods
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Goddesses
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Roman Mythology
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Greek Mythology
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Perseus
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Atlas
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Zeus
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Medusa
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