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In my August blog post for the Museum, titled “Mythology at the Milwaukee Art Museum-Part 1,” I delved into notable examples of Classical mythological figures from the museum’s collection, aiming to enhance your ability to recognize these characters during your visits. This month, I intend to delve into another dimension of mythology in art. Rest…

If you’re into mythology, you know you don’t have to look any further than Googling “sex stories about Greek gods” to find something that will tickle your naughty bits. It’s safe to say that the Olympians really don’t ever stop f*cking, and the ones who somehow miraculously weren’t having sex still managed to watch the ones who…

If you’re in search of a deity embodying the realms of passion, intoxication, and a subversion of societal norms, Dionysus might be your divine muse. Revered as the god of the unfamiliar, the Other, and religious ecstasy, Dionysus roams the landscapes accompanied by his consort Ariadne, leading an unending procession of revelry involving nymphs, satyrs,…

“As we arrived, the party had already started. After we rang, one of the guests opened the door. He was completely naked and that excited me ѕɩіɡһtɩу, but Les just laughed and рᴜѕһed me through the door. I had to take a deeр breath as we approached the living room where we found around thirty…

The Curse of the House of Atreus is one of the most well known and disturbing family curses in all of Greek mythology. by Patrick Garner The ancient Greeks dealt with the normal problems that still vex us today, but they faced the added complication of the Olympic gods intruding into their lives. For example, Zeus cursed…

Peter Fedi, active as an Austrian court painter and architect from 1796 to 1842, stands out as one of the most prominent artists of the Biedermeier era. His significance becomes evident in the propensity of people to associate him with anonymous erotic paintings of the time. Early Years Fedi was born into a family with…

Despite their immortality and strength, the Greek Goddesses often found themselves subjugated by their male counterparts or restricted from fully embodying their inherent power. The oppression of women in Greece is an undeniable historical reality. However, what many fail to recognize is that the Goddesses themselves were not exempt from such constraints. Ironically, Aphrodite, the…

The legacy of Greek Mythology bequeaths to us a priceless treasury of narratives featuring jealous deities, valiant heroes, grand exploits, and accounts teeming with both retribution and love. The vast expanse of Greek Mythology is so profound that it would require numerous volumes to encompass the majority of these tales. Nevertheless, certain narratives naturally stand…

The understanding of parties was well-known among Romans and Greeks; however, the term “orgy” in Hellenistic culture wasn’t merely idle but held sacred significance. Certainly, the disciplined devotion of the Hellenes’ religious practices, particularly the disciplined worship of the Hellenes, featured an unyielding reverence, elevating the religious chanting of the gods to a special status.…

Let’s explore a selection of paintings by François Boucher (1703-1770), a prominent figure in the rococo style that dominated Europe during the 18th century. His vibrant pastoral works, characterized by their lively and decorative elements, can be found in numerous significant European museums. The rococo movement, often referred to as ‘rocky,’ is renowned for its…