Architecture as Homage: The Parthenon in Athens was dedicated to the patron goddess of Athens, Athena. “Parthenos” means “virgin.” The architectural elements reveal mythic themes associated with victory and strength.

photo copyright Janice Siegel Pedimental Sculpture: The West pediment of the Parthenon once told the story of the contest between Athena and Poseidon for the patronage of Athens. It was mostly destroyed in 1687 along with the rest of the building. But much of the East pedimental sculpture survives – showing the pantheon of the gods. From the British Museum, Duveen Gallery. photo copyright Janice Siegel

Philadelphia Art Museum

“Heifer Lowing at the Skies” photo copyright Janice Siegel From John Keats’ Ode to a Grecian Urn (the stanza concerning this marble): “Who are these coming to the sacrifice?   To what green altar, O mysterious priest, Lead'st thou that heifer lowing at the skies, And all her silken flanks with garlands drest? What little town by river or sea-shore, Or mountain-built with peaceful citadel, Is emptied of its folk, this pious morn? And, little town, thy streets for evermore   Will silent be; and not a soul, to tell     Why thou art desolate, can e'er return.” Keats: 1795-1821 “Heifer Lowing at the Skies”

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from: http://www. enchantedlearning Galileo first discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter, Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto in 1610, using a 20-power telescope; these moons are known as the Galilean moons. The moons of Jupiter are (in order by their distance from Jupiter): Metis, Adrastea, Amalthea, Thebe, Io, Europa, Ganymede (the biggest), Callisto (the second biggest), Leda (the smallest), Himalia, Lysithea, Elara, Ananke, Carme, Pasiphae, Sinope, and many newly-discovered moons that haven't been named yet.

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