Sculpture
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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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