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"What Do You Know Of The Ancient Gods!?" T-Shirt
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Basic Dark T-Shirt
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Vivid Printing: White Underbase
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"What Do You Know Of The Ancient Gods!?" T-Shirt
Behold this fascinating convergence of the primal and the plush!
This T-shirt features a striking, darkly humorous image we call "The Savage and the Sentimental." It presents a brilliantly rendered Satyr—that ancient spirit of the wild, of unbridled Nature, and of Dionysian revelry—staring out with wide, manic eyes, a creature caught between instinct and introspection. In one hand, he clutches a primitive staff; in the other, a small, worn teddy bear.
This design is a marvelous, absurdist commentary on the entire trajectory of human cultural history. The Satyr, a figure rooted in Greek and Roman mythology and the untamed forests of Classical Antiquity, embodies the sheer, chaotic force of the natural world. But the teddy bear—that icon of childhood innocence, industrial manufacturing, and comforting domesticity—introduces a profound paradox.
The text, challenging the observer, asks: "WHAT DO YOU KNOW OF THE ANCIENT GODS!?"
It is a question about roots, about the gods we have replaced, and about the lingering, savage impulses we attempt to soothe with modern comforts. This is not mere graphic humor; it's a thesis on anthropology, a critique of civilization, and a subtle nod to the fact that deep down, we are all just slightly unhinged creatures clinging to our sentimental security blankets.
A perfect gift for classicists, mythology enthusiasts, history majors, or anyone who suspects that beneath the veneer of politeness, the old gods are simply waiting for us to put down the phone and pick up the staff. This high-quality print ensures the terrifying beauty of the ancient world (and the small bear) is captured perfectly.
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5 out of 5 stars rating
By Joan B.26 April 2021 • Verified Purchase
Basic Dark T-Shirt, Black, Adult L
Zazzle Reviewer Program
I give wanted to give this a 4 instead of a 5 because these Basic DARK T0shirts run unexpectedly SLIM or Narrow. Which is great if you do not have a potbelly, but I have a paunch. It isn't the shirt's fault that I've got a beer belly. The design and shirt itself is a quality cotton shirt. The color is more of a deep purple, but still a very pretty color. The Basic DARK T-shirts run a bit SLIMMER than the Basic Ts. The neck is a fraction narrower (or seems to be narrower) also. I'm a paunchy middle-aged woman and my neck is 12 inches (31cm) thick and the neckline fell about the same as in the photo of the man, and I had the desire to tug it a bit. So if you're a thick necked man or like loose shirts, be aware these are slimmer shirts. Once I get rid of my lockdown paunch it'll look great. The shirt washed well in cold water with no apparent bleeding. We don't have a dryer, so it hung dry. Did not shrink. Love the colors and the design. The design looks smaller on my shirt than it does on the model on-line. But still, it looks good on the shirt. The printing looks as it does on the model, just the size seems fractionally smaller. Washed garment in cold water, hung dry and design appeared unaffected.
5 out of 5 stars rating
By Katalin B.27 May 2019 • Verified Purchase
Basic Dark T-Shirt, Brown, Adult S
Creator Review
Thank you very much, it is a very great product! Excellent quality, thank you!
5 out of 5 stars rating
By manlio c.3 January 2022 • Verified Purchase
Basic Dark T-Shirt, Dark Grey, Adult L
Zazzle Reviewer Program
great print quality and excellent tissue. I am very satisfied with the final result is just as I had imagined and as it was visible in the preview on the site
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Product ID: 256728332381763867
Created on 15/11/2025, 7:37
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