The story underlying Erection Cariástidas, the eternal punishment of Greek mythology and the contradictory fate of one of them
All you need to know to visit Aktopol Athens
In the majestic Acropolis of AthensOne of the most symbolic symbols of ancient Greece is ErectionThe temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon. This temple, in which you protect mythology and architecture, is known for its peculiarity: CaryatidsSix female figures that replace the traditional columns of the building.
These marble statues represent women who, according to legend, were punished for maintaining the temple for all eternity, convicted of their symbolic role in the history of mankind.
Cariastides are more than simple decorative figures; They are part of a tragic story that dates back to Greek mythologyAccording to legend, women were chosen as temple guardians, and, despite their beauty, their fate was to become part of the structure itself. The myth and reality are mixed, which makes them symbols of the victim, resistance and beauty.
Eternal punishment and symbol of broken yoke
In mythology, affectionate ranges are presented with vertical postures, each of which holds the temple on the head. Some of them carry Broken IagoA symbol that represents the end of oppression. This Eternal punishmentThis condemns them to maintain a structure without rest, is interpreted as an allegory of constant struggle for freedom and autonomy.
The funny thing is that although other Greek myths also include eternal punishments, Cariastids have become one of the few mythological figures, which, instead of being only part of the oral stories, are represented in real life, accessible to visitors to the Askropol. However, one of Original caryatids This does not remain in Athens.
The attachment she went to London: the plunder of the sculptures of the part
In 1801 the seventh Count ElginThomas Bruce, the British ambassador in the Ottoman court, acquired several sculptures and parts of the unit with the idea of decorating his mansion in Scotland. Among these objects was one of the karistid, which was removed from its original place in an erection and delivered to London. Although Elgin claimed that he received permission from the Ottoman Empire, many believe that this act was plunder Greek culture, illegal appropriation of works of innumerable historical and cultural value.
A Cariath -Statua This was found today in British Museum This is the most famous part of this robbery. His presence in London for a long time was the cause of contradictions, since Greece claims that his restitution as part of his cultural heritage. In 1816, the British government bought pieces of Elgin for 35,000 pounds, which was significantly lower than the initial figure that Elgin asked.
Crying Cariathids
Legend talks about this when Cariathid She was recalled from Athens, other members of the sculpture allegedly regretted their departure, and they say that the workers who transported pieces heard the screams of statues when they were worn. Despite this symbolism, the attachment stamp in London has become the problem of the debate, since many believe that sculptures should return to their place of origin, while the British museum claims that they were legally acquired and should remain in their collection.
Brown in art and culture
For centuries, Kariastida had been fond of artists, historians and visitors. Their symbolism of the victim and strength made them a repeating theme in art, literature and popular culture. In addition to being an icon of Greek art, the figures of affective, are a relationship between nature, women and architecture, joining these elements in one sculpture of a large expression.
Both today British Museum Cariariat like others who remain in Acropolis They continue to represent the history of the victim, struggle and beauty. The history of these figures remains in collective memory, reminding us of the power of ancient civilizations and their influence on the art and culture of mankind.
