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is this Triton?

 

The reference said it was Poseidon himself. Incidentaly here is a very interesting anecdote by Pausanias about the appearance of Triton:

 

"I saw another Triton among the curiosities at Rome, less in size than the one at Tanagra. The Tritons have the following appearance. On their heads they grow hair like that of marsh frogs not only in color, but also in the impossibility of separating one hair from another. The rest of their body is rough with fine scales just as is the shark. Under their ears they have gills and a man's nose; but the mouth is broader and the teeth are those of a beast. Their eyes seem to me blue, and they have hands, fingers, and nails like the shells of the murex. Under the breast and belly is a tail like a dolphin's instead of feet." - 9.21

 

Obviously, he's not talking about a statue?!?

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is this Triton?

 

The reference said it was Poseidon himself. Incidentaly here is a very interesting anecdote by Pausanias about the appearance of Triton:

 

"I saw another Triton among the curiosities at Rome, less in size than the one at Tanagra. The Tritons have the following appearance. On their heads they grow hair like that of marsh frogs not only in color, but also in the impossibility of separating one hair from another. The rest of their body is rough with fine scales just as is the shark. Under their ears they have gills and a man's nose; but the mouth is broader and the teeth are those of a beast. Their eyes seem to me blue, and they have hands, fingers, and nails like the shells of the murex. Under the breast and belly is a tail like a dolphin's instead of feet." - 9.21

 

Obviously, he's not talking about a statue?!?

 

no definitley not-so what have they got hold of here? something bull seal/walrus like? Manatees dont turn up in Rome do they? A giant turtle ?

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no definitley not-so what have they got hold of here? something bull seal/walrus like? Manatees dont turn up in Rome do they? A giant turtle ?

 

The 'hands, fingers & nails' bit is seriously throwing me off...

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no definitley not-so what have they got hold of here? something bull seal/walrus like? Manatees dont turn up in Rome do they? A giant turtle ?

 

The 'hands, fingers & nails' bit is seriously throwing me off...

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The hair didnt make me too comfortable either...

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