Sleeping Ariadne

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In ancient Greek lore, Ariadne emerges as the daughter of Minos, a powerful king ruling Crete with an iron fist. She falls deeply in love with Theseus and provides him with the crucial ball of thread that ultimately enables his escape from the labyrinth after slaying the fearsome Minotaur. Together, they flee to Athens, but their love story takes a tragic turn when he abandons her, fast asleep, on the idyllic island of Naxos. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World," a groundbreaking non-profit initiative launched by MyMiniFactory. Through Scan the World, we're creating an extensive digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe, available for free public access. This innovative project is an open-source community effort, welcoming contributions from passionate individuals worldwide. If you have intriguing items lying around you'd like to share, simply email stw@myminifactory.com to discover how you can join forces and make a meaningful impact.