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Statue
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Uploaded: 05/23/23 6:24 PM GMT
Statue
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Duh......any one can see that this is a statue:):) While Sue was visiting Orlando, Fl. last week she visited Walt Disney World Resort and this is displayed prominently outdoors. I think she said it was transferred to Orlando from Italy but I can verify that with her:):). I'm pretty sure this is Poseidon-in ancient Greek religion-god of the sea. Correct me if I'm wrong but enjoy anyway:):)
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05/23/23 8:13 PM GMT
Very nice capture by Sue of this statue Bruce, kudos to her. tigs=^..^=
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Bruce to support Sue's wonderful capture, I'll give you some information:
"In Greek mythology, Poseidon was a son of the Titans (giants) Kronos and Rheia and the brother of the supreme god Zeus. Poseidon (Neptune to the Romans) had a trident as an attribute. With it, the impetuous god could stir up water and split rocks. Poseidon was married to the water nymph Amphitrite. Triton, among others, was born from their marriage. Poseidon also had many illegitimate children.
Poseidon is the god of the seas and waters, but also of horses and earthquakes. Hence there are sanctuaries dedicated to him both on the coast and inland. Poseidon is often depicted on fountains as a tall man with a wild beard, sometimes with some of his attendants, the tritons: these were fish with a human torso."
It is good seaman's custom that young seamen/sailors who cross the equator with their ship for the first time are baptized by Neptune (his highness wears a crown during this 'celebration'). I will not describe this ritual, but I'll satisfy by giving THIS LINK. When I think back on that, I still feel the soft green soap in my ears, Buddy, 😁
PS: such a ceremony isn't held only in the navy, but on some merchant fleets as well, depending of the customs of a seafaring nation.
"In Greek mythology, Poseidon was a son of the Titans (giants) Kronos and Rheia and the brother of the supreme god Zeus. Poseidon (Neptune to the Romans) had a trident as an attribute. With it, the impetuous god could stir up water and split rocks. Poseidon was married to the water nymph Amphitrite. Triton, among others, was born from their marriage. Poseidon also had many illegitimate children.
Poseidon is the god of the seas and waters, but also of horses and earthquakes. Hence there are sanctuaries dedicated to him both on the coast and inland. Poseidon is often depicted on fountains as a tall man with a wild beard, sometimes with some of his attendants, the tritons: these were fish with a human torso."
It is good seaman's custom that young seamen/sailors who cross the equator with their ship for the first time are baptized by Neptune (his highness wears a crown during this 'celebration'). I will not describe this ritual, but I'll satisfy by giving THIS LINK. When I think back on that, I still feel the soft green soap in my ears, Buddy, 😁
PS: such a ceremony isn't held only in the navy, but on some merchant fleets as well, depending of the customs of a seafaring nation.
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A fine capture. Reminiscent of the Trevi Fountain's Neptune/Poseidon.
Further to Cornelius' reference to the crossing of the line ceremony, it was also performed on ocean liners and I remember well my terror as 'King Neptune" complete with crown and trident dunked me beneath the water (ships swimming pool not the sea!) during my first equator crossing. I experienced 2 more, but declined the ceremony. One initiation is enough.
Further to Cornelius' reference to the crossing of the line ceremony, it was also performed on ocean liners and I remember well my terror as 'King Neptune" complete with crown and trident dunked me beneath the water (ships swimming pool not the sea!) during my first equator crossing. I experienced 2 more, but declined the ceremony. One initiation is enough.
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Truly a stunning capture of an intriguing and excellent statue of Poseidon, wow, bravo on this scene. Favorite.
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