Description: Atlas Holding a Clock Striking XII - 1897 - NEW YEARS - EMBOSSED & GLITTERED: In Greek mythology, Atlas is a Titan condemned to hold up the heavens or sky for eternity after the Titanomachy. Atlas also plays a role in the myths of two of the greatest Greek heroes: Heracles (Hercules in Roman mythology) and Perseus. According to the ancient Greek poet Hesiod, Atlas stood at the ends of the earth in extreme west. Later, he became commonly identified with the Atlas Mountains in northwest Africa and was said to be the first King of Mauretania (modern-day Morocco, not to be confused with the modern-day country of Mauritania). Atlas was said to have been skilled in philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy. In antiquity, he was credited with inventing the first celestial sphere. In some texts, he is even credited with the invention of astronomy itself. This Undivided Back Era postcard, published in 1906, is in good condition.
Price: 8.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Occasion: New Year
Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in)
Year Manufactured: 1907
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Atlas Holding a Clock Striking XII
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Era: Undivided Back (1901-1907)
Theme: Clock, Atlas, Mythology
Features: Embossed, Glitter
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Postage Condition: Unposted
