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Bernini’s First Important Statue
What is this? Who is that burly guy and why is he carrying an old man? The burly guy is Aeneas, the legendary founder of Rome; and he’s caring his dad, Anchises. They are getting out of Troy, their home, … Continue reading →
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Tagged Aeneas, Anchises, Cardinal Borghese, Founder, Greek myths, history, Homer, household gods, Illiad, legend, pagan myths, Rafael, Rome, travel, Troy
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