An Amphora

801_1932 [Amphora]
 

This monumental amphora was found in Kerameikos cemetery, very close to the Acropolis of Athens, and is exhibited in the National Archeological Museum in Athens. It dates back to 760-750 B.C. 

 

Impressive dimensions (approximately 125cm x 60cm) and an interesting, painted scene of people.

See below. 

 

 

801_1932 [scene]

Please click on the photo for a better view.

 

The scene shows a funeral of that time. The dead person is depicted lying on the deathbed in the middle of the scene, while men, women and a child around it all lament with the hands on their heads, the mourning gesture of those days.

 

Photographed in Athens on January 18, 2014

Colchicum sfikasianum

803_9241 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

 

803_9242 [Colchicum sfikasianum]

 

This species of Colchicum is endemic to Mt Hymittos, to the island of Kefalonia and to SE Peloponissos.

 

Together with cyclamen it denotes the beginning of a new photographic period for flower photographers in Greece. So, I let my heart rejoice!

 

Both photographed on Mt. Hymittos on September 13, 2021

 

 

Cervus elaphus

802_6745 [Cervus elaphus]

 

A male Cervus elaphus, proud of its antlers

 

By the way, 

• “Antlers are shed and regrown each year and function primarily as objects of sexual attraction and as weapons in fights between males for control of harems.”
• “They start growing in the spring and are shed each year, usually at the end of winter."
• "Antlers typically measure 71 cm (28 in) in total length and weigh 1 kg (2.2 lb.), although large ones can grow to 115 cm (45 in) and weigh 5 kg (11 lb.)”. [Source: Wikipedia]

 

Photographed on Mt. Parnitha on September 05, 201

 

 

Caterpillar

803_6431 [caterpillar]

 

 

803_6434 [caterpillar]

 I discovered this 2.5 cm long caterpillar on the leaves of a plant on the balcony of my apartment.

I believe it’ll turn into a moth but I wonder which one. Any experts out there who could give us a hand? 

 

It was photographed in Holargos on June 29, 2020