Cleveland Museum of Art
Jonah Cast Up
280–90 CE
The fearsome creature spitting Jonah out of its mouth is a creation of the artist's imagination derived from the ancient Greek <em>cetos</em>, a sea monster. Like other mythical beasts, such as the griffin and the sphinx, this monster combines elements of several different animals. Which ones do you see when looking at this fantastical creature?
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