05-30-2014, 06:33 PM
Here are pictures of a Horse Chamfron that I made copied from one of the famous Straubing pieces, it shows the God Mars being supported by what is known as one of the Gigantes.
These were grotesque giants from Greek mythology that had no legs but terminated in multiple serpents, however the question I have is why would the Romans have a Gigante supporting the God Mars in such a way.
This is a question that has been a puzzle for some time now and if anyone might have the answer to this I would welcome it very much. I may have put this topic into the wrong place so if this can be put where it should belong I would also welcome that.
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These were grotesque giants from Greek mythology that had no legs but terminated in multiple serpents, however the question I have is why would the Romans have a Gigante supporting the God Mars in such a way.
This is a question that has been a puzzle for some time now and if anyone might have the answer to this I would welcome it very much. I may have put this topic into the wrong place so if this can be put where it should belong I would also welcome that.
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