Latona Fountain
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The Latona Fountain in the Gardens of Versailles lies in the Latona Basin between the Palace of Versailles and the Grand Canal. On the top tier, there is a statue of the goddess Latona, mother of the
The reconstruction of the Latona Fountain after restoration work, December 2014
Panorama of the Latona Basin with the Grand Canal in the background
Latona Fountain Gardens of Versailles Palace of Versailles original 1
Leto
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In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Leto is the mother of Apollo and Artemis. She is the daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe, and the sister of Asteria.
Latona Fountain
…Gardens of Versailles lies in the Latona Basin between the Palace of Versailles and the Grand Canal. On the top tier, there is a statue of the goddess Latona, mother of the sun and moon gods. The fountain operates three times a week during the high season. The theme of the Latona Fountain is taken from the…
The Rape of Leto by Tityos (c. 515 BC): Apollo (left), tries to grasp Tityos, Leto (middle) pushes him and Artemis (right), ready to stop him. Attic red-figure amphora from Vulci. c. 510–520 BCE, by Phintias Painter. Louvre, Paris
Relief from the 2nd century, staging the marriage of Zeus and Leto, Hierapolis Museum.
Leto with Zeus and their children, 420-410 BC, marble, Archaeological Museum of Brauron.
Leto with her children, by William Henry Rinehart