We do not presume to discover the identity of this imperial character in the Tapestry, our main intention is to present the state of the matter we also intend to comment some of the theories in the light of new evidence. 575-641), with more probability falling on one of the last two. 250-330), Emperor Constantine I (272-337), or the basileus Heraclius I (ca. Some scholars have put forward hypotheses on the subject, pointing to three different possibilities: Empress Helena (ca. The central enigma is-who carried these objects? If we consider their proportion/size, this character would have significant prominence in the embroidery. Our research focuses on the partially lost lower border, that shows the tops of a cross and of an imperial crown. The Creation Tapestry (11-12th centuries) can be considered the most famous and the most enigmatic work of the Catalan Romanesque. An accurate analysis of each case will allow us to evaluate the importance of Hercules in building an identity for the rising powers in the Mediterranean and, ultimately, the usefulness of these myths in helping them invent a new past. These depictions encompass many aspects -sacred and profane- of his medieval legend: Hercules as a model of strength for the Christian ruler, Hercules the mythical founder of cities, and Hercules the wandering hero. In this context, it is especially relevant the public display of Hercules in a series of artworks in cities related to the journey of the Greek hero to Hesperia. In most cases, these figures –heroes, gods or hybrids- are a claim to the mythical foundation of a city or just a reminder of a mythical geography. Cities as Girona, Pisa, Arles, Genoa and Venice used classical myths –Hercules, Minotaur, Janus- and exhibit them in monumental programmes to increase the prestige of their past. There are also some bonus tracks from previous compilations such as Berceuses des Fées et petites Sorcières (2011 – Prikosnovénie) and Graines de Berceuses (2012 -Prikosnovénie).The making of the identity of new emerging powers in the Mediterranean between the 11th and 13th centuries is a fascinating topic. Here, we offer the latest remastered edition of this album which went sold out very soon. The Hesperides are myths that care of a tree with golden apples and they sing with sweet voices. This is also the favourite star of the goddess of love, Aphrodite. The name Hexperos comes from Hesperides and Hesperos, which is the name of the first star that appears at twilight. The garden is Hexperos’ music world, a place where you can collect many of the influences that originate our songs such as the passion for contemporary music, for composers like Philip Glass, James Newton Howard, Michael Nyman, Hans Zimmer, James Horner, for classical music, particularly for baroque and for ethnic music especially Irish, Spanish and African, for this reason in the album there are also two personal interpretations of Ave Maria of Caccini and Nana by Manuel de Falla. The Garden of the Hesperides is Hexperos’ first album, its title evokes all the themes which inspired our music at the beginning of our adventure, all the passions that stirred us at that time.
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