The Sacred Omphalos of Delphi (The Navel of the World) is believed to be thrown by Zeus from the hea
The Sacred Omphalos of Delphi (The Navel of the World) is believed to be thrown by Zeus from the heavens to discover the center of the world. According to the mythological tradition, Zeus released two golden eagles in different directions. At the point where the two god-sent birds crossed paths, Zeus threw down a stone that landed 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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