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The Apotheosis of Homer (apotheosis means 'the process of becoming a God')

The sculpture was created by Archelaos out of marble .  It is divided into three main sections with Zeus reigning over everyone below. 

For more information on each figure, http://www.mlahanas.de/Greeks/Arts/HomerArchelaos.htm

 

 

Magnification of the bottom left of the sculpture.  Homer is depicted holding a scroll and a scepter.  The two people crowning him are "Chronos" (Time) and "Oikumene" (World). 

 

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