It shows an image of Atlantes.
According to the dictionary:
- Atlas (capitalized) is a Titan who, for his part in the Titans' revolt against the gods, is forced by Zeus to support the heavens on his shoulders.
- Atlas (capitalized) is one who bears a heavy burden.
- Atlas (plural, Atlantes) is a male figure used like a caryatid as a supporting column or pilaster.
According to the dictionary:
- Caryatid is a draped female figure supporting an entablature.
- Caryatid is a supporting column sculpted in the form of a draped female figure.
The most celebrated example is the caryatid porch of the Erechtheum* (an Ionic temple), with six figures.
The Athens Acropolis is home to four edifices (large, massive, and usually impressive buildings):
- Propylaea
- Parthenon
- Erechtheum*
- Temple of Athena Nike
Caryatids sometimes are called korai ("maidens"). Their male counterpart is the atlas.
I took you on a rabbit trail...but the information was interesting! ;-)
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