Many of these historical migrations have by no means been the morally uplifting experiences depicted in mythologies of heroic conquerors, explorers, and pioneers; rather they frequently have been characterized by violence, destruction, bondage, mass mortality, and genocide in other words, by human suffering of profound magnitudes.
In Buddhist mythology, the world of the hungry ghosts is one of the six realms of conditioned being depicted in the Buddhist "wheel of life".
The Illuminations consist of a series of theatrical tableaux in which Rimbaud creates a primitive fantasy world, an imaginary universe complete with its own mythology, its own quasi-divine beings, its own cities, all depicted in kaleidoscopic images that have the vividness of hallucinations.
Ford's name for its new division naturally conjured up allusions of the speedy messenger to the gods from ancient mythology, for many years depicted in the company's logo with a winged helmet.
Rich traders decorated the floors of their villas with exquisite mosaics depicting scenes of Greek mythology.
They have featured prominently in ancient mythology and folklore, and continue to be depicted in modern films and literature.
Kids will explore stories of the mythical gods, goddesses and heroes depicted in the bronze sculptures in the art galleries, then cook up a feast inspired by Roman mythology.
The history of insurrection and revolution created a popular mythology studded with armed folk heroes like Emiliano Zapata, the revolutionary depicted in a famous photograph with a rifle and bandoleers across his chest.
Barney is renowned for his sprawling, mythology-packed films, which also often make use of famous people – though those are willing participants, unlike the ones in depicted in Famous.
The mosaics, many of which depict scenes of Greek mythology, are being lifted and taken to a museum in the nearby provincial capital of Gaziantep.
In the Odissi style (which is the specialty of Orissa on the east coast of India), it depicts aspects of Hindu mythology with marvelous costumes.
