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Classical Mythology, 7th Edition - obinfonet: dia logou

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238 THE MYTHS OF CREATION: THE GODS<br />

Apollo and Daphne, attributed to Antonio del Pollaiuolo (1433-1498). Oil on panel; 11 5 /s X<br />

7 7 /8 in, Apollo, in the guise of a young Florentine nobleman, has just caught up with<br />

Daphne. Her left leg is rooted in the ground and her arms have already become leafy<br />

branches, while she looks down at the god with a mysterious smile. The painter has<br />

caught the interaction of movement and fixity that permeates Ovid's narrative, while the<br />

tragedy is set in a jewel-like Tuscan landscape. (National Gallery, London. Reproduced by<br />

courtesy of the Trustees.)<br />

be honored with green leaves!" Apollo's speech was done: the new-made laurel<br />

nodded her assent and like a head bowed her topmost branches.<br />

The interpretation of this most artistically inspiring tale of passion is discussed<br />

in Chapter 1 (pp. 19-20). Is it the most touching and poignant of love<br />

stories or the glorification of attempted rape?

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