The Fontaine Médicis a magical oasis in the Jardin du Luxembourg is crowned by an enormous sculpture often mistaken for Poseidon. However, it actually depicts Poseidon's son Polyphemus, the Cyclops from Greek mythology.
29 June 2015
Medici Fountain
The Fontaine Médicis a magical oasis in the Jardin du Luxembourg is crowned by an enormous sculpture often mistaken for Poseidon. However, it actually depicts Poseidon's son Polyphemus, the Cyclops from Greek mythology.
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Barbara Pasquet James
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