Iphigenie at The Louvre, Paris

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The imagery of this bust and its masculine counterpart, Chryses (also featured on Scan the World), occasionally mistaken for the seer Calchas, references Greek mythology; the high priestess of Diana and the high priest of Apollo. Iphigenia is a daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra in Greek mythology, ordered by Agamemnon to be killed as a sacrifice so his ships can sail to Troy. In Attic accounts, her name signifies "strong-born," "born to strength," or "she who brings forth strong offspring." This object is part of the global digital archive created through Scan The World, a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory that allows anyone to access fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world for free. Scan the World is an open-source community project where we invite you to contribute your own interesting items; email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can join in.