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Selene
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In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Selene is the goddess and personification of the Moon. Also known as Mene, she is traditionally the daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, and sister of th
Earliest known depiction of Selene in a chariot. It is said that the work portrays the Moon's ascension as the Giants are beaten in the Gigantomachy.
Earliest known depiction of Selene in a chariot. It is said that the work portrays the Moon's ascension as the Giants are beaten in the Gigantomachy. Attic red-figure kylix, c. 490–480 BC, by the Brygos Painter.
Detail of a sarcophagus depicting Endymion and Selene, shown with her characteristic attributes of lunate crown, billowing veil (velificatio) and heav
Detail of a sarcophagus depicting Endymion and Selene, shown with her characteristic attributes of lunate crown, billowing veil (velificatio) and heavenly chariot, from 3rd century AD, Roman Empire period.
Statue of Selene in white marble, second half of the 3rd century AD
Statue of Selene in white marble, second half of the 3rd century AD
Detail of Selene from a Roman sarcophagus
Detail of Selene from a Roman sarcophagus
Endymion (mythology)
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In Greek mythology, Endymion was variously a handsome Aeolian shepherd, hunter, or king who was said to rule and live at Olympia in Elis. He was also venerated and said to reside on Mount Latmus in Ca
Selene
…her moon chariot across the heavens. Several lovers are attributed to her in various myths, including Zeus, Pan, her brother Helios, and the mortal Endymion. In post-classical times, Selene was often identified with Artemis, much as her brother, Helios, was identified with Apollo. Selene and Artemis were…
Endymion as hunter (with a dog), sitting on rocks in a landscape, holding two spears, looking at Selene who descends to him. Antique fresco from Pompe
Endymion as hunter (with a dog), sitting on rocks in a landscape, holding two spears, looking at Selene who descends to him. Antique fresco from Pompeii.
The Sleep of Endymion by Anne-Louis Girodet (1791), Musée du Louvre, Paris.
The Sleep of Endymion by Anne-Louis Girodet (1791), Musée du Louvre, Paris.
Selene and Endymion, by Sebastiano Ricci (1713), Chiswick House, England.
Selene and Endymion, by Sebastiano Ricci (1713), Chiswick House, England.
Diana and Endymion by Jérôme-Martin Langlois, c. 1822
Diana and Endymion by Jérôme-Martin Langlois, c. 1822