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Monday, January 19, 2026

Sculptors in Greek Mythology

AI Overview Yes, there are several figures in Greek mythology associated with sculpting , most famously Pygmalion, a sculptor who fell in love with his own ivory statue (Galatea), which Aphrodite brought to life. Another significant figure is Daedalus, the master craftsman who created the Labyrinth and is said to have sculpted statues that could move. Key Sculptors in Mythology:

Pygmalion: A king of Cyprus and sculptor who rejected women, creating a perfect ivory statue of a woman, Galatea, and praying for her to become real, which Aphrodite granted.

Daedalus: A legendary inventor and craftsman known for his complex mechanical creations, including the Labyrinth, and for sculpting statues so lifelike they seemed to possess life.

Prometheus: While more associated with creation, Prometheus famously sculpted humanity from clay, with Athena breathing life into his figures.

These figures highlight sculpting as a powerful, sometimes divine, art form within Greek myth, capable of bringing beauty and even life from inanimate materials.