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Medusa, Basilica Cistern sent on June 26, 2023 (7:20) by Elisabetta Leonardi. 58 comments, 1143 views.

at 24mm, 1/15 f/4.0, ISO 6400, hand held.

Resta un mistero il motivo della presenza di due teste giganti di Medusa, che sostengono le colonne in uno degli estremi della cisterna. Secondo la mitologia greca, la Medusa era un mostro i cui capelli erano serpenti vivi e il cui sguardo trasformava in pietra chiunque la vedesse. Nella cisterna, una delle teste di Medusa è di profilo e l'altra a testa in giù. C'è chi afferma che si tratti semplicemente di sculture recuperate dalle rovine romane e collocate lì solo perché avevano la forma e le dimensioni adeguate a sostenere le colonne, senza altri significati. Altri storici, tuttavia, teorizzano che i cristiani che costruirono la cisterna misero le statue pagane a testa in giù di proposito, come modo per dichiarare la sconfitta del paganesimo.

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Palmieri Raimondo

sent on June 30, 2023 (14:10) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

........... wonderful details ...........................

Elisabetta Leonardi

sent on June 30, 2023 (15:24) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Ray!
cheers
Elisabetta

Maryas

sent on June 30, 2023 (22:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photo well done, excellent and interesting caption.
Many compliments Elizabeth, hello,
Mary

Elisabetta Leonardi

sent on June 30, 2023 (23:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Mary, cheers!
Elisabetta

Roberto Carrano

sent on July 01, 2023 (11:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Perbacco that wonder :-o :-o the second hypothesis is really fascinating
Great job Elisabetta

Elisabetta Leonardi

sent on July 01, 2023 (16:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Roberto!
cheers
Elisabetta ;-)

Mafo50

sent on July 01, 2023 (22:04) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful historical documentation, interesting caption.
Greetings
Mario ;-)

Oleg Tsapko

sent on July 01, 2023 (22:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shots! Nice description!
Great greetings!
Oleg

Elisabetta Leonardi

sent on July 01, 2023 (23:59) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Mario! thanks Oleg!
cheers
Elisabetta Sorriso

Mauro Monesi

sent on July 02, 2023 (11:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful image
Congratulations Elisabetta
Daluti
Mauro

Fabrizio Pocci

sent on July 02, 2023 (15:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Knowing how to document, with excellent skill. Well detailed caption. Sincere congratulations.
Salutone , Fabrizio :-P ;-) :-P

Fabio Ponso

sent on July 03, 2023 (2:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Interesting documentary photo. I always like it so much when the image is able to tell and it does it well as in this case. Very well taken and well supported by the caption. Congratulations Elizabeth.
hello
Fabio

Elisabetta Leonardi

sent on July 03, 2023 (7:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Mauro, Fabrizio and Fabio.
Have a nice day
Elisabetta

Claudio Cortesi

sent on July 10, 2023 (16:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The second hypothesis seems more probable to me. :-)

Elisabetta Leonardi

sent on July 10, 2023 (21:26) | This comment has been translated

Sorriso

Onil712

sent on July 14, 2023 (18:03) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful realization congratulations.

Elisabetta Leonardi

sent on July 14, 2023 (19:07) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Lino!
cheers
Elisabetta

Bepi	sent on January 05, 2024 (21:35) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Beautiful image and excellent explanation, a bit dark the two heads but this is art! Hello

Elisabetta Leonardi

sent on January 05, 2024 (21:41) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you Bepi!
cheers
Elisabetta Sorriso

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