The Sacred Omphalos of Delphi (The Navel of the World) exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Del
The Sacred Omphalos of Delphi (The Navel of the World) exhibited in the Archaeological Museum of Delphi, Greece, (detail)In ancient Greek history and mythology, Delphi was referred to as the geographical center of the world, its navel. According to the ancient Greek myth, Zeus set two eagles free to find the center of the world. They soared through the skies westward and eastward and their paths crossed in Delphi.According to the 2nd c A.D. traveler Pausanias the omphalos was covered with a woolen net with attached bands. At the points where they were tied, between them were precious stones carved in the shape of gorgons, while two golden eagles were affixed to its top. The marble omphalos on exibit in the Museum of Delphi carries relief decoration in imitation of that net.Ancient ruins | Delphi -- source link
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