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Sacred Beasts: Animals in Ancient Civilizations
Sacred Beasts: Animals in Ancient Civilizations
From the Apis bull worshipped in Egypt to the winged Pegasus of Greek myth—animals were far more than subjects for ancient artists. They embodied divine power, symbolized human virtues, and connected mortals to the gods. This tour traces how bulls, horses, lions, and dogs shaped the spiritual and political worlds of ancient Greece, Rome, and beyond.
60 minutes
11 stops
A journey through Greek and Roman Art galleries on Floor 1, beginning at the Great Hall and moving through galleries 150-171, exploring how ancient civilizations represented animals as sacred symbols, votive offerings, and markers of power and status.
Galleries: 151 → 155 → 153 → 152 → 169 → 168 → 164 → 171