The Harpy Celaeno at The Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow

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Celaeno was one of the first Harpies featured in Greek mythology, prominently mentioned in Homer's epic poem Ilias. Later, Roman mythology extensively explored her character in Virgil's Aeneid. At Strophades, a place known for its connection to the Harpies, Celaeno met Aeneas and delivered prophecies about his upcoming journeys. Mary Pownall, a talented British sculptor born in 1862, created this statue based on herself as her own model. The bust was unveiled in the same year she got married in 1902. Despite lacking recognition today, her artistic pursuits took her to Frankfurt, Paris, where she studied under Auguste Rodin's guidance, and Rome. This artwork is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory that aims to create a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe. This collection can be accessed for free by the public. Scan The World is an open-source community effort. If you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)