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Origins of Toys Highlight Ancient Cockhorses to Space Vehicles
A look at how toys mirror each era discovers ancient Greek cockhorses linked to Pegasus and Icarus, later evolving into model engines and space vehicles. The piece traces archaeological finds, Greek vase depictions, and 20th century aeronautic toys, noting toys reflect a era’s life and dreams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pegasus
Etruria
Italy
Aristophanes
Aeschylus
Greece
Icarus
Golden Literacture
Crete
Cromwell Dixon
Ohio
Santos-Dumont
Pelin
Tom Baldwin
America
St. Louis
Mt. Olympus
Prince Valiant
Lone Ranger, Jr
King Features Syndic
Watt