Fine Art Print 'Potnia Theron'
The ancient “Queen of Animals”, as “Potnia Theron” can be translated to, is a figure that is commonly associated with the goddess Artemis and her Roman equivalent Diana. Yet the Potnia Theron seems to be more of a motif or concept, than a certain deity with distinguished characteristics and backstory. Unlike depictions of other ancient Olympic deities, that are often shown in a narrative context, telling the stories of the ancient authors, like Homer, the Potnia Theron is always shown in the same manner: she's a female human figure holding and surrounded by animals. The theory that the Queen of Animals is not a certain goddess, but more of a motif, is also shown in the way the ancient Greeks used this term. “Potnia Theron” was used for any deity that is linked to animals, regardless of the culture and origin of the depiction.
My interpretation of the Mistress of the Animals is inspired by the famous Minoan figurine who is often described as the “snake goddess”, that is holding serpents in both her hands. The round ornament behind the deity is also used in an ancient Parian plate from 600BC framing a depiction of Artemis as Potnia Theron.
29,7 x 21 cm. Printed on Hahnemühle textured FineArt archival paper (210 gsm).
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