Transformations of a concentric metaphor of world picture

Abstract

A comparison of three concentric depiction of the world, with a different degree of accentuation of rationalistic orientation: 1. Engraving on "frying pans, skillets" from Early Cycladic. 2.

Homer's description of Achilles' shield. 3. Anaximander's map of the world.

Keywords

• Cyclades
• Homer
• Anaximander
• mandala
• shield
• map
• cosmos
• depiction