Ancient Hunting

Ancient Greeks believed that hunting was discovered by the gods, who taught people how to do it. Numerous legends and myths about hunting involve gods and semigods: centaurs are hunters, Perseus is considered the first hunter, while Castor learns on horseback the art of chasing the prey in th... [ read more >> ]

An Assyrian relief depicting king Nimrod finishing off a wounded lion. Images of kings battling with lions are common in Mesopotamian art, aiming to enhance the king's representation as a powerful and virile conqueror. The mane prolonging deep onto

Image comment: An Assyrian relief depicting king Nimrod finishing off a wounded lion. Images of kings battling with lions are common in Mesopotamian art, aiming to enhance the king's representation as a powerful and virile conqueror. The mane prolonging deep onto

An Assyrian relief depicting king Nimrod finishing off a wounded lion. Images of kings battling with lions are common in Mesopotamian art, aiming to enhance the king's representation as a powerful and virile conqueror. The mane prolonging deep onto
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