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  1. Pygmalion (mythology) - Wikipedia

    George Bernard Shaw 's Pygmalion (1912, staged 1913) owes something to both the Greek Pygmalion and the legend of "King Cophetua and the beggar maid"; in which a king lacks …

  2. Pygmalion | Mythology, Sculptor, King | Britannica

    Pygmalion, in Greek mythology, a king who was the father of Metharme and, through her marriage to Cinyras, the grandfather of Adonis, according to Apollodorus of Athens.

  3. Pygmalion in Greek Mythology: Myths, Powers and Symbols

    Discover the myth of Pygmalion and Galatea, its meaning, symbolism, and the Pygmalion Effect.

  4. The Story of Pygmalion: From Stone to Flesh and Heart

    Explore the myth of Pygmalion, from ancient origins to modern adaptations, revealing its enduring impact on art and culture.

  5. PYGMALION - Cyprian King & Sculptor of Greek Mythology

    In Greek mythology Pygmalion was a king of the island of Cyprus who fell in love with an ivory statue of the goddess Aphrodite. In answer to his prayers the statue was brought to life and …

  6. The Philosophical Significance of the Greek Myth of Pygmalion

    Aug 1, 2025 · The myth of Pygmalion is a captivating tale from ancient Greek mythology that explores themes of love, creation, and transformation. Centered around a sculptor who falls in …

  7. Pygmalion in Greek Mythology - Greek Legends and Myths

    Pygmalion is the name given to a legendary figure from the island of Cyprus, and although Pygmalion is mentioned in Greek mythological sources, the most famous telling of the myth …