Cave of Ida
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File name
sackett_128 See all items with this value
Title
Cave of Ida See all items with this value
Description
This image of the Cave of Ida was shot from the interior. A woman is standing in the far right corner and seems to be andvancing into the cave. See all items with this value
Place name
Idaean Cave (historic site) See all items with this value
Subject
Landscape
People
Notes
The cave of Ida is said to be the birthplace of Zeus and Ida is the name of his nurse in Greek myhtology. Although it is not apparent from the slide, votive offerings were left at the altar of Zeus in honor of his worship. The interior of the cave appears craggy and difficult to traverse.
