Beastly

True to its beastly nature, "the hulking Polyphemus makes a show of hospitality at first, but soon turns hostile" - Summary Book 9 - The Odyssey

 

Medici Fountain
Jardin du Luxembour

 

 

Medici Fountain #2: Green-eyed monster

 

The one-eyed hulk Polyphemus, who's been stalking the nymph Galatea, sneaks up to find her in the arms of Acis, her lover, and flies into a rage.

 

 

Medici Fountain

 

The "green-eyed monster" looms over two young lovers, consumed by jealousy.

 

Above: the Fontaine Médicis is a magical oasis in the Jardin du Luxembourg crowned by an enormous sculpture often mistaken for Poseidon, but it's Poseidon's son Polyphemus, the Cyclops from Greek mythology