The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was carved in the mid-5th century bc by the Greek sculptor Phidias. The colossal statue was the central feature of the Temple of Zeus at Olympia, the Greek sanctuary where the Olympic Games were held. It was considered to be Phidias’s masterpiece. The seated figure of Zeus, king of the Greek gods, was 12 m (40 ft) in height and made of ivory and gold. An earthquake probably leveled the temple in the 6th century ad, and the statue was later taken to Constantinople, where a fire destroyed it.
She Walks In Beauty like the night (Lord Byron)She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes: Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o'er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear their dwelling place.And on that cheek, and o'er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent!Она идет во всей красе Светла, как ночь ее страны. Вся глубь небес и звезды все В ее очах заключены, Как солнце в утренней росе, Но только мраком смягчены.Прибавить луч иль тень отнять И будет уж совсем не та Волос агатовая прядь, Не те глаза, не те уста И лоб, где помыслов печать Так безупречна, так чиста.А этот взгляд, и цвет ланит, И легкий смех, как всплеск морской, Все в ней о мире говорит. Она в душе хранит покой И если счастье подарит, То самой щедрою рукой!(Перевод Маршак С. Я.)
