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Amalthea (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Amalthea or Amaltheia is the figure most commonly identified as the nurse of Zeus during his infancy. She is described either as a nymph who raises the child on the milk of a goat
Amalthea holds the young Zeus, behind two Kouretes carrying swords and shields. Campana relief from the late 1st century BC or early 1st century AD, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.
Amalthea holds the young Zeus, behind two Kouretes carrying swords and shields. Campana relief from the late 1st century BC or early 1st century AD, N
A cornucopia on a gold coin from Alexandria, Egypt, produced during the reign of Ptolemy IV Philopator
A cornucopia on a gold coin from Alexandria, Egypt, produced during the reign of Ptolemy IV Philopator
The goat Amalthea suckles the infant Zeus, behind two Kouretes who dance raucously. Marble relief from the 2nd century AD, Capitoline Museum.
The goat Amalthea suckles the infant Zeus, behind two Kouretes who dance raucously. Marble relief from the 2nd century AD, Capitoline Museum.
Giulio Romano's The Nurture of Jupiter (created shortly after 1533)
Giulio Romano's The Nurture of Jupiter (created shortly after 1533)
Cornucopia
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In classical antiquity, the cornucopia, also called the horn of plenty, is a symbol of abundance and nourishment, commonly a large horn-shaped container overflowing with produce, flowers, or nuts. In
Amalthea (mythology)
…323–30 BC) onwards, as the goat itself. From as early as the 6th century BC, there survive references to the "horn of Amalthea" (known in Latin as the cornucopia), a magical horn said to be capable of producing endless amounts of any food or drink desired. In a narrative attributed to the mythical poet Musaeus…
Cornucopia of a Roman statue of Livia as Fortuna, 42-52 AD, marble, Altes Museum, Berlin
Cornucopia of a Roman statue of Livia as Fortuna, 42-52 AD, marble, Altes Museum, Berlin
Cornucopia, part of a Roman statue, Archaeological Museum A. Salinas, Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Cornucopia, part of a Roman statue, Archaeological Museum A. Salinas, Palermo, Sicily, Italy
Cornucopia at the center of a coin of Berenice II of Egypt; the Greek inscription reads ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ, "of Queen Berenice".
Cornucopia at the center of a coin of Berenice II of Egypt; the Greek inscription reads ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΒΕΡΕΝΙΚΗΣ, "of Queen Berenice".
Giant cornucopia of orchids at Kew Gardens, 2025
Giant cornucopia of orchids at Kew Gardens, 2025