Nüwa, Chinese creator goddess

Nüwa, Chinese creator goddess

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Nüwa (Traditional Chinese: 女媧; Simplified Chinese: 女娲; Pinyin: nǚwā, also Nü Gua or Nügua) is a goddess in ancient Chinese mythology best known for creating mankind and repairing the wall of heaven. Later traditions attribute mankind's creation to either Pangu or Yu Huang.

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Chinese mythology | Chinese goddesses | Creation myths | Creator goddesses | Mother goddesses | Mythological queens

Marble bust of Aristotle (Copy of Lysippus)

Marble bust of Aristotle(Ἀριστοτέλης, Aristotélēs). Roman copy after a Greek bronze original by Lysippus c. 330 BC. The alabaster mantle is modern addition.

Artist	Copy of Lysippus
Description	Deutsch: Büste von Aristoteles. Marmor. Römische Kopie nach dem griechischen Bronze-Original von Lysippos, um 330 vor Chr. Der Alabaster-Mantel ist eine Ergänzung in der Moderne. English: Bust of Aristotle. Marble, Roman copy after a Greek bronze original by Lysippos from 330 BC; the alabaster mantle is a modern addition. Français: Buste d'Aristote. Marbre, copie romaine d'un original grec en bronze de Lysippse (vers 330 av. J.-C.). Ancienne collection Ludovisi. Italiano: Ritratto di Aristotele, conservato a Palazzo Altaemps, Roma. Marmo, copia romana di un originale greco di Lisippo (330 a.C. ca.); il mantello in alabastro è un'aggiunta moderna. Dalla collezione Ludovisi.
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Current location	National Museum of Rome - Palazzo AltempsLink back to Institution infobox template Ground floor
Accession number	Inv. 8575
Credit line	Ludovisi Collection

Statue of Dionysus

Statue of Dionysus

Description	Statue of Dionysus. Marble, 2nd century CE (arms and legs were heavily restored in the 18th century), found in Italy. Français : Statue de Dionysos. Marbre, IIe siècle ap. J.-C. (bras et jambes largement restaurés au XVIIIe siècle). Provenance : Italie.
Dimensions	H. 2.08 cm (6 ft. 9 ¾ in.)
Location	Department of Greek, Etruscan and Roman antiquities, Denon, ground floor, room A
Source/Photographer	Marie-Lan Nguyen (User:Jastrow), 2009-01-23