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Marble Scenes from the Parthenon

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Horse of Selene
Head of a horse of Selene from the east pediment of the Parthenon

Head of a horse of Selene from the east pediment of the Parthenon

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Selene is the Greek moon goddess and the sister of the sun god Helios. Helios drives a horse-drawn chariot across the sky by day, while Selene draws one by night.

This is a popular sculpture showing the lead horse of Selene. It is from the Parthenon Sculptures at the British Museum.

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