The Donkey Silenos silver (3)
(40 × 50 cm)

In Greek mythology, the donkey Silenos is the companion of the god Dionysos, who is often depicted riding on him. According to legend, the two donkeys, sparkling in the constellation of Cancer, were granted immortality by Dionysos, who thanked them: The god of wine and Hephaestus, the god of fire, went to battle against the giants on their donkeys. The donkeys began to bray and the giants, who thought they were monsters, fled.

The Donkey Silenos gold (1)
(40 × 50 cm)

In Greek mythology, the donkey Silenos is the companion of the god Dionysos, who is often depicted riding on him. According to legend, the two donkeys, sparkling in the constellation of Cancer, were granted immortality by Dionysos, who thanked them: The god of wine and Hephaestus, the god of fire, went to battle against the giants on their donkeys. The donkeys began to bray and the giants, who thought they were monsters, fled.

The Donkey Silenos gold (2)
(40 × 50 cm)

In Greek mythology, the donkey Silenos is the companion of the god Dionysos, who is often depicted riding on him. According to legend, the two donkeys, sparkling in the constellation of Cancer, were granted immortality by Dionysos, who thanked them: The god of wine and Hephaestus, the god of fire, went to battle against the giants on their donkeys. The donkeys began to bray and the giants, who thought they were monsters, fled.

The Lion of Apollo 1
(50 × 60 cm)

In Greek mythology, the island of Delos is the birthplace of the god Apollo. His birth was protected by a lion. The whole world shone when the god of light came into the world.

The Nemean Lion
(60 × 50 cm)

In Greek mythology, Heracles had 12 heroic deeds to accomplish – one of which was to kill the Nemean lion. The lion is protected by its fur and is therefore invulnerable. He is descended from Typhon and Echidna.

The Eagle Aithon 1
(60 × 80 cm)

In Greek mythology, the eagle Aithon (ancient Greek Αἴϑων Aíthōn, English ‘the shining one, the sparkling one, the burning one’) was associated with Zeus – the highest of the gods. As a symbol of power and glory, but also as heavenly and divine. The eagle was sacred to Zeus.

The Eagle Aithon 2
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, the eagle (Aithon (ancient Greek Αἴϑων Aíthōn, English ‘the shining one, the sparkling one, the burning one’) was associated with Zeus – the highest of the gods. As a symbol of power and glory…but also as heavenly and divine. The eagle was sacred to Zeus.

The Ram Chrysómallon 1
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, the Boeotian king Athamas married Ino as his second wife. Ino hated her stepchildren, especially the pretender to the throne Phrixos, Nephele, the first wife, feared for her children and asked the gods for help. Hermes sent her Chrysomeles. The ram took the children on his back and deposited Phrixos in Colchis, a country on the Black Sea, which was ruled by King Aietes.

The Ram Chrysómallon 2
(60 × 40 cm)

In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece (ancient Greek Χρυσόμαλλον Δέρας Chrysómallon Déras) was the skin of Chrysomeles, a golden ram that could fly and speak. Later, the Argonauts, led by Jason, stole the fleece of Chrysomeles from the possession of King Aietes and brought it to Iolkos, where they handed it over to Pelias, son of Poseidon, god of the sea, and Tyro, as he had ordered.

Glauca, the Owl of Athena
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, battle and the arts, as well as the patron goddess and namesake of the Greek city of Athens. Her symbol and companion is the owl. In Greek mythology, this bird stands for wisdom. “Glauca” was the name of the owl of the goddess Athena.

The Eagle Aithon 4
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, the eagle Aithon (ancient Greek Αἴϑων Aíthōn, English ‘the shining one, the sparkling one, the burning one’) was associated with Zeus – the highest of the gods. As a symbol of power and glory, but also as heavenly and divine. The eagle was sacred to Zeus.

The Peacock of Hera
(50 × 80 cm)

In Greek mythology, the peacock was the favorite animal of the goddess Hera. She is said to have decorated the peacock’s feathers with the eyes of the hundred-eyed guardian Argos, who was killed by god Hermes. Hera’s attributes include the cuckoo, the peacock, the cow and the pomegranate.

Lykos, the Wolf and Companion of the Gods
(50 × 60 cm)

In Greek mythology, the wolf (Lykos) was the protector of mankind. Aphrodite, the goddess of love, often appears accompanied by a wolf. Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, is also often depicted with wolves. In addition, Lycaon was the mythical ruler of Arcadia, who was turned into a wolf by the highest of the gods, Zeus, on Mount Lycaion, because he had challenged him.

The Bear Kallisto
(50 × 60 cm)

In Greek mythology, bears were considered an attribute of the goddess Artemis, the patron goddess of animals and hunting, who is depicted as a bear together with her priestesses, who are sometimes referred to as “little bears”. The “Great Bear” was the beautiful nymph Callisto, from Artemis’ entourage. Zeus, the father of the gods, took a great liking to Callisto and tried to seduce her – by assuming the form of her mistress Artemis. Hera, Zeus’ wife, took revenge on Callisto by transforming her into a bear.

The Dog of Ares
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, the animals that accompany the god of war, Ares, are the wolf, the boar, as well as dogs and vultures. In addition, ancient Cretan myths reveal the Cretans’ love of hunting, but also their pride in the unique characteristics of the Cretan dog, so that they associate it directly with their supreme god, the Cretan-born Zeus (Κρηταγενής Δίας). In south-central Crete, Zeus is nicknamed “Skylios”.

The Doves of Aphrodite
(150 × 100 cm)

In Greek mythology, doves are the sacred bird and the messenger of Aphrodite, goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The white doves brought good news. The wisdom and intelligence of doves symbolized the wisdom of the gods. Doves were also the only birds that could go to the underworld and return.

The Deer of Artemis
(100 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, the animals of the forest are attributes of the goddess of the hunt, Artemis. In particular, the stag and the Kerynite hind, but also the bear and the boar.

The Kerynite Doe
(60 × 40 cm)

In Greek mythology, the Kerynite doe had golden hooves and golden antlers and was faster than an arrow. She is said to have been one of the five hinds on which the goddess Artemis had her first hunting test. One of Heracles’ heroic tasks was to capture her, but not to kill her.

The Pigeon of Aphrodite in Flight 1
(150 × 100 cm)

In Greek mythology, doves are the sacred bird and the messenger of the goddess Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The white doves brought good news. The wisdom and intelligence of doves symbolized the wisdom of the gods. Doves were also the only birds that could go to the underworld and return.

The cats of Aristophanes (2)
(15 × 15 cm)

In ancient Greece, cats were kept as pets by both Greeks and Romans and were highly regarded. In Greece, the comic poet Aristophanes (c. 446-386 BC) frequently included cats in his works for humorous effect (and coined the expression “The cat did it” to assign blame).

The cats of Aristophanes (3)
(15 × 15 cm)

In ancient Greece, cats were kept as pets by both Greeks and Romans and were highly regarded. In Greece, the comic poet Aristophanes (c. 446-386 BC) frequently included cats in his works for humorous effect (and coined the expression “The cat did it” to assign blame).

The cats of Aristophanes (4)
(15 × 15 cm)

In ancient Greece, cats were kept as pets by both Greeks and Romans and were highly regarded. In Greece, the comic poet Aristophanes (c. 446-386 BC) frequently included cats in his works for humorous effect (and coined the expression “The cat did it” to assign blame).

The cats of Aristophanes (5)
(15 × 15 cm)

In ancient Greece, cats were kept as pets by both Greeks and Romans and were highly regarded. In Greece, the comic poet Aristophanes (c. 446-386 BC) frequently included cats in his works for humorous effect (and coined the expression “The cat did it” to assign blame).

The Horse Balios of Achilles
(60 × 50 cm)

In Greek mythology, the horses Xanthos and Balios were the sons of the west wind Zephyr. Xanthos and Balios belonged to Achilles, Greece’s brave hero.

The Horses Cyllaros and Harpagos
(150 × 100 cm)

In Greek mythology, Cyllaros and Harpagos are the white horses of the mortal twin brothers Castor and Pollux. Castor and Pollux were the sons of the Greek god Zeus.

The Cat of Aristophanes 1
(30 × 40 cm)

In ancient Greece, cats were kept as pets by both Greeks and Romans and were highly regarded. In Greece, the comic poet Aristophanes (c. 446-386 BC) frequently included cats in his works for humorous effect (and coined the expression “The cat did it” to assign blame).

The Cat of Aristophanes 2
(30 × 40 cm)

In ancient Greece, cats were kept as pets by both Greeks and Romans and were highly regarded. In Greece, the comic poet Aristophanes (c. 446-386 BC) frequently included cats in his works for humorous effect (and coined the expression “The cat did it” to assign blame).

The Cat of Aristophanes 3
(30 × 40 cm)

In ancient Greece, cats were kept as pets by both Greeks and Romans and were highly regarded. In Greece, the comic poet Aristophanes (c. 446-386 BC) frequently included cats in his works for humorous effect (and coined the expression “The cat did it” to assign blame).

The Cat of Aristophanes 4
(30 × 40 cm)

In ancient Greece, cats were kept as pets by both Greeks and Romans and were highly regarded. In Greece, the comic poet Aristophanes (c. 446-386 BC) frequently included cats in his works for humorous effect (and coined the expression “The cat did it” to assign blame).

The Cat of Aristophanes 5
(30 × 40 cm)

In ancient Greece, cats were kept as pets by both Greeks and Romans and were highly regarded. In Greece, the comic poet Aristophanes (c. 446-386 BC) frequently included cats in his works for humorous effect (and coined the expression “The cat did it” to assign blame).

Donkey (1)
(15 × 15 cm)

In Greek mythology, the donkey Silenos is the companion of the god Dionysus, who is often depicted riding on him. According to legend, the two donkeys, sparkling in the constellation of Cancer, were granted immortality by Dionysus, who thanked them: The god of wine and Hephaestus, the god of fire, went to battle against the giants on their donkeys. The donkeys began to bray and the giants, who thought they were monsters, fled.

EDonkey (2)
(15 × 15 cm)

In Greek mythology, the donkey Silenos is the companion of the god Dionysus, who is often depicted riding on him. According to legend, the two donkeys, sparkling in the constellation of Cancer, were granted immortality by Dionysus, who thanked them: The god of wine and Hephaestus, the god of fire, went to battle against the giants on their donkeys. The donkeys began to bray and the giants, who thought they were monsters, fled.

Donkey (3)
(15 × 15 cm)

In Greek mythology, the donkey Silenos is the companion of the god Dionysus, who is often depicted riding on him. According to legend, the two donkeys, sparkling in the constellation of Cancer, were granted immortality by Dionysus, who thanked them: The god of wine and Hephaestus, the god of fire, went to battle against the giants on their donkeys. The donkeys began to bray and the giants, who thought they were monsters, fled.

Donkey (4)
(15 × 15 cm)

In Greek mythology, the donkey Silenos is the companion of the god Dionysus, who is often depicted riding on him. According to legend, the two donkeys, sparkling in the constellation of Cancer, were granted immortality by Dionysus, who thanked them: The god of wine and Hephaestus, the god of fire, went to battle against the giants on their donkeys. The donkeys began to bray and the giants, who thought they were monsters, fled.

Donkey (5)
(15 × 15 cm)

In Greek mythology, the donkey Silenos is the companion of the god Dionysus, who is often depicted riding on him. According to legend, the two donkeys, sparkling in the constellation of Cancer, were granted immortality by Dionysus, who thanked them: The god of wine and Hephaestus, the god of fire, went to battle against the giants on their donkeys. The donkeys began to bray and the giants, who thought they were monsters, fled.

Donkey (6)
(15 × 15 cm)

In Greek mythology, the donkey Silenos is the companion of the god Dionysus, who is often depicted riding on him. According to legend, the two donkeys, sparkling in the constellation of Cancer, were granted immortality by Dionysus, who thanked them: The god of wine and Hephaestus, the god of fire, went to battle against the giants on their donkeys. The donkeys began to bray and the giants, who thought they were monsters, fled.

The Lion of Apollo 2
(50 × 60 cm)

In Greek mythology, the island of Delos is the birthplace of the god Apollo. His birth was protected by a lion. The whole world shone when the god of light came into the world.

A Hind of Artemis
(50 × 60 cm)

In Greek mythology, wormwood (Lat. *Artemisia absinthium*), the cypress, the bog lily, and the palm tree are sacred to the goddess Artemis. Forest animals are also generally considered her attributes—particularly the stag and the doe, but also the bear and the boar.

The cats of Aristophanes (6)
(15 × 15 cm)

In ancient Greece, cats were kept as pets by both Greeks and Romans and were highly regarded. In Greece, the comic poet Aristophanes (c. 446-386 BC) frequently included cats in his works for humorous effect (and coined the expression “The cat did it” to assign blame).

Donkey (7)
(15 × 15 cm)

Horses play an important role in Greek mythology and are considered noble, powerful, and often divine animals. They are frequently associated with gods and heroes.

Donkey (8)
(15 × 15 cm)

Horses play an important role in Greek mythology and are considered noble, powerful, and often divine animals. They are frequently associated with gods and heroes.

Donkey (9)
(15 × 15 cm)

Horses play an important role in Greek mythology and are considered noble, powerful, and often divine animals. They are frequently associated with gods and heroes.

The cats of Aristophanes (8)
(15 × 15 cm)

In ancient Greece, cats were kept as pets by both Greeks and Romans and were highly regarded. In Greece, the comic poet Aristophanes (c. 446-386 BC) frequently included cats in his works for humorous effect (and coined the expression “The cat did it” to assign blame).

Io as a Cow
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, Io, priestess of Hera in Argos, was coveted by Zeus. To protect her from Hera’s jealousy, Zeus transformed her into a white cow. Hera saw through the trick and sent the Argosian guardian Panoptes (the Hundred-Eyed) to guard Io.

The Sheep of Hermes
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, Hermes is occasionally depicted with a sheep on his shoulders (Hermes Criophoros, “ram-bearer”). This motif symbolizes protection, care, and mediation between humans and the gods.

The Cat of Hecate
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, the goddess Hecate is said to have transformed into a cat to escape the Gigantomachy. Afterward, the cat was seen as Hecate’s companion. → Symbol of night, magic, and protection in the dark. Hecate (Ἑκάτη) is a Titaness—the daughter of Perses and Asteria. She stands between the ancient Titans and the Olympian gods. Zeus himself honored her by granting her power over heaven, earth, and sea.

The Sheep of Polyphemus
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, many sheep live in the cave of the Cyclops Polyphemus. Odysseus blinds Polyphemus and escapes by tying himself and his companions under the bellies of the sheep while they are driven out of the cave in the morning.

The Black Ram of Poseidon
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, Pelops was the son of Tantalus. Poseidon fell in love with the beautiful youth and gave him divine horses and—according to some traditions—a sacred black ram. This ram symbolized royal legitimacy and divine protection.

The Horse Areion
(70 × 50 cm)

In Greek mythology, Areion is a miraculous, immortal horse. He is believed to be the son of the sea god Poseidon and the goddess Demeter, whom he pursued in horse form. From this union came Areion, an exceptionally fast, talking horse with divine power.

Pan as a billy goat
(50 × 60 cm)

In Greek mythology, Pan is the son of Hermes and the nymph Penelope. He is the god of shepherds, forests, hunting, music, and fertility. He takes the form of a goat and embodies the primal principle of nature, the wild and untamed – but also the creative and artistic.

The Goat Amaltheia
(50 × 60 cm)

In Greek mythology, Amaltheia (Ἀμάλθεια) – the divine goat – fed the newborn Zeus with milk after his mother Rhea hid him from Cronus. Her horn later became the cornucopia (horn of plenty), a symbol of abundance and the bounty of the earth. Amaltheia thus represents maternal care, nourishment, and abundance.

The Snake of Apollo
(80 × 120 cm)

In Greek mythology, Apollo defeated Python at Delphi, an ancient serpent creature (also referred to as a dragon in the sources), and made its oracle his own source of prophecy.

The Ram of Zeus
(80 × 120 cm)

In Greek mythology, the ram was considered a symbol of royal or divine legitimacy. It represented the life force and leadership energy of the sky god. In some depictions, Zeus himself wears ram’s horns. These horns represent wisdom, divine power, and fertility.

The Peacock of Hera
(80 × 120 cm)

In Greek mythology, the goddess Hera transformed the nymph Io, Zeus’s lover, into a cow. To guard Io, she appointed the hundred-eyed guardian Argos Panoptes. When Hermes killed Argos, Hera took his eyes and placed them in the peacock’s feathers. The peacock thus became Hera’s sacred animal. Its “thousand eyes” in the wheel are reminiscent of Argos and represent vigilance, omniscience, and immortality.

The Capricorn Aigipan
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, the shepherd god Pan, son of Hermes, is depicted as half human, half capricorn. When the monster Typhon attacked the gods, everyone fled in panic. Pan jumped into the water to escape – and in doing so, transformed into half a fish and half a goat. This hybrid form impressed Zeus, who subsequently placed Pan in the constellation Capricornus (Capricorn) in the sky to honor his wisdom and versatility.

The praying Mantis of Athena
(60 × 40 cm)

In Greek mythology, the word “mantis” (μάντις) means “prophet” or “seer” and refers to a person with divinatory abilities. The ancient Greeks associated the praying mantis with these prophetic powers and believed it could convey messages from the gods—especially the goddess Athena. Therefore, the appearance of a praying mantis was considered an auspicious sign of divine words.

The Horses of Helios
(100 × 150 cm)

In Greek mythology, the sun god Helios rode across the sky daily in a chariot drawn by four fiery horses, often described as snow-white: Pyrois, Aeos, Aethon, and Phlegon. Two of these are particularly emphasized in some traditions – Aeos and Phlegon – as symbols of daylight (morning and midday).

The Bull of Herakles
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, the Cretan Bull is captured by Heracles and taken to Mycenae. After being freed by Eurystheus, the bull arrives in Marathon (near Athens), where it is henceforth known as the Marathonian Bull. He is wild, divinely influenced, and exceptionally strong.

The Lion of Hera
(50 × 60 cm)

In Greek mythology, Hera, the queen of the gods, is occasionally depicted on a chariot drawn by lions. These lions symbolize her royal authority, order, and her role as the ruling goddess of Olympus. The lion was placed in the sky as a constellation in honor and remembrance.

Zeus as a Bull
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, Zeus falls in love with the Phoenician princess Europa. He transforms himself into a snow-white, majestic bull with golden horns to deceive her. Europa climbs onto his back – Zeus carries her across the sea to Crete, where he reveals his true form.

The Owl of the City of Athens
(50 × 70 cm)

The owl was the official symbol of the city of Athens. It appeared on coins, shields, reliefs, and later on state regalia as a symbol of Athens. The Attic tetradrachm (“the owl”) was known worldwide. It represented the “spirit of Athens”—that is, wisdom, sound judgment, political reason, and education—central values ​​of the Athenian polis. It was considered a protective symbol of the city. Because Athena was worshipped as the city’s goddess, her sacred animal was also seen as a symbol of good fortune and protection.

The Ram of Zeus
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, Zeus was worshipped in the form of Ammon, a god with ram’s horns who represented divine strength and cosmic authority. Alexander the Great deliberately had himself depicted with these horns to show that his origins and power were legitimized by the gods. As a result, the ram became a symbol of royal lineage, divine protection and spiritual guidance, and was placed in the sky as the constellation Aries.

Poseidon as a Black Bull
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, Poseidon appears in many cult traditions as a black bull, symbolizing his primal, dark power. The black coloring represents depth, the sea, unpredictability, and creative force. In this form, he embodies both fertility and danger—an exaggerated, elemental presence. The black bull is thus an archetypal image of divine power emerging directly from the depths of the sea. As a cosmic symbol of Poseidon’s power, fertility, and natural force, the bull should be permanently visible in the sky.

The Ceryneian Stag
(60 × 80 cm)

The deer of Artemis are sacred animals and are under the direct protection of the goddess of the hunt and the wilderness. They embody purity, vigilance, and the untamed order of nature, which Artemis preserves and defends. As companion animals, they pull her chariot in mythological depictions or appear in sacred groves as untouchable beings.

The Cancer of Hera
(70 × 50 cm)

In Greek mythology, the crab originates from the myth of Heracles and the Hydra. While Heracles was fighting the nine-headed Hydra, Hera sent a giant crab to harass him. Heracles crushed it, but Hera honored the creature by placing it in the sky. The crab symbolizes fidelity, sacrifice, and loyalty in the face of adversity.

The Scorpion of Artemis
(70 × 50 cm)

In Greek mythology, the scorpion was sent by Artemis to kill the hunter Orion, who boasted of slaying all the beasts of the earth. After his death, Artemis placed the scorpion and Orion as constellations in opposite positions in the sky—when one rises, the other sets. The scorpion symbolizes revenge, divine justice, and the cycle of death and rebirth.

Aphrodite and Eros as Fish
(70 × 50 cm)

In Greek mythology, fish originate from the legend of Aphrodite and Eros, who transformed themselves into fish to escape the monster Typhon. Zeus placed them in the sky as two joined fish. Fish symbolize unity, love, connection, and divine protection in times of danger.

Philomela as a Nightingale
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, Philomela was the sister of Procne, the wife of the Thracian king Tereus. Tereus raped Philomela and cut out her tongue to silence her. Philomela wove her story into a cloth and gave it to Procne. In revenge, Procne killed her son Itys and served him to Tereus as a meal. When Tereus discovered the truth and pursued the sisters, the gods intervened. Philomela was transformed into a nightingale – her song has since become an expression of suffering, memory, and an indestructible voice.

Procne as a Swallow
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, there is the legend of Procne, her sister Philomela, and Procne’s husband Tereus. Tereus rapes Philomela and cuts out her tongue so she cannot tell anyone. However, Philomela weaves a picture of the deed into a piece of cloth and sends it to Procne. In revenge, Procne kills her own son Itys and serves him to Tereus as a meal. When Tereus learns the truth and pursues the sisters, the gods transform them into birds: Procne becomes a swallow, Philomela a nightingale, and Tereus a bird of prey.

The Crane
(50 × 70 cm)

In Greek mythology, the crane is associated with the story of the poet Ibycus. Before his murder, he calls upon a flock of cranes as witnesses. Later, the perpetrators betray themselves when they see the birds in the sky and react nervously. Since then, the crane has been considered a symbol of remembrance, justice, and divine witness.