1. Task 1
Myth of Europe
Onřej Svída, Czech Republic

2. Myth of Europe
Europa was a beautiful girl. Once she had a dream, two continent visited her. One was Asia and other one had no name. This was later named after Europa.
When she woke up she went to the beach with her friends.
Her beauty was spotted by Zeus and hefell in love with her.

3. Myth of Europe
He took the form of a beautiful white bull and appeared in front of Europe. She climbed on his back, but then Zeus in the form of a bull jumped into the sea and he took her to Crete and there he made her his wife.

4. Coin 1. What is the name of this coin? Why?
The name of the coin is Euro, because it is united currency of Europe named after princess Europe.
2. What is depicted on it? Why?
On the coin is Europe on the bull. Because Europe is a figure from Greek mythology, after which Europe was named.
3. What country is it from? How did you notice it?
It is from Greece, because there is Greek language on it.

5. Coin
4. Are you able to translate into your own language the two words written on the coin?
On the top is EUROPA, and down is EURO.
5. Do you have the same currency in your country? Why?
No, we don't, because we have Czech crowns.

6. Statue of Europa
At the top of the Parnas fountain there is an alegory of Europa symbolizing the Holy Roman Empire. She holds a scepter and triumfally stands on the killed dragon.

7. Brno, Czech Republic: Green market: Parnas fountain

8. Statue of Europe on Parnas fountain: facts
Sculptor: Antonín Riga, Wolfgang Steinböck from Eggenburg
Date: 1696
Style: Barroque
Place: Fountain Parnas in Brno
Description: Europe holds a sceptre and stands above the killed dragon. She is wearing a dress and a crown.

9. Painting The Rape of Europa

10. Painting The Rape of Europa: facts
Name: The Rape of Europa Author: Titian, Italian Style: Renaissance Date: About 1560 Place: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston Description: In the picture there is a woman Europa on a bull and around her there are angels. The bull with the woman is swimming in the sea to the island of Crete.