Atalanta from Boulevard Anspach at The Musée Rodin, Paris

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This sculpture portrays Atalante, a princess of Arcadia or Boeotia, depending on the account given by ancient sources. Her father, Iasus, had desired a son and abandoned his infant daughter, Atalanta, on a mountaintop to perish. However, a she-bear suckled and cared for her until hunters discovered and raised her. As she grew up in the wilderness, Atalante developed into a formidable hunter who always exuded happiness. She took an oath of virginity to the goddess Artemis. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative conceived by MyMiniFactory. Through this endeavor, a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe is being created for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community project; if you possess interesting items nearby and wish to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate in this effort.