Daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, sister of Helios and Eos, goddess Selene represents the Moon’s phases and personifies it. She fell in love with the mortal Endymion, a shepherd of Caria, who she kept asleep so that he wouldn’t get old. She is associated with Hecate and Artemis.
Filha dos Titãs Hiperion e Téia, irmã de Eos e Hélios, a deusa Selene representa as fases da Lua e personifica este astro. Apaixonou-se pelo mortal Endimion, pastor da Cária, que mantinha adormecido para não envelhecer. Aparece associada a Hécate e Artémis.
Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665)-'Selene and Endymion'-oil on canvas-ca 1630 Detroit-Institute of Arts
George Frederick Watts (1817-1904)-' Selene and Endymion'-oil on canvas-ca 1872 Private collection
Victor Florence Pollet (1811-1882)-'Selene and Endymion'-watercolor on paper London-Victoria and Albert Museum
Jérôme Martin Langlois (1779-1838)-'Diana and Endymion'-oil on canvas Private collection
Annibale Carracci (1560-1609)-'Diana and the sleeping Endymion'-fresco-ca 1600 Roma-Palazzo Farnese (Galleria)
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