Sarcophagus with Ichthyocentaurs and Nereids

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Human: Sarcophagus with Ichthyocentaurs and Nereids created during the early years of the 3rd century AD and now showcased at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, a renowned museum in Italy. In ancient Greek mythology, ichthyocentaurs emerged as a fascinating race of sea-gods with human upper bodies, horse lower front halves, fish tails, and distinctive lobster-claw horns on their heads. Among them were Aphros and Bythos, two half-brothers of the wise centaur Chiron and sons of the powerful Titan Cronus and Nymph Philyra. On the other hand, the Nereids are female spirits that inhabit sea waters, being the 50 daughters of Nereus and Doris. As sisters to Nerites, they often accompany Poseidon, the god of the sea, and can be friendly and helpful to sailors, as seen in their interactions with the Argonauts during their epic quest for the Golden Fleece. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through this project, we are creating a comprehensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the world, available for free to everyone. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, and if you have interesting items nearby that you'd like to contribute, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can be a part of it.