Caryatids, Telamons, And Atlantes of Prague, So Far

A caryatid is one of those human figures--instead of a mere column or post--supporting a porch or balcony or whatever is overhead. The original and still best known is the Erectheion on the Acropolis in Athens. But caryatids are merely the female version. The male versions are termed Atlases or Atlantes, if they are styled on Atlas, or as telamons if they are merely male. From the Romans on, whenever a society had the means, these figures brighten the architectural landscape. 

We have seen the Erechtheion in Athens and the great Atlas in the Valley of Temples near Agrigento, and further instances in Rome and Paris and London and many other places. But never have we seen so many as in Prague. Nearly every street we have wandered in Old Town, New Town, and Lesser Town has caryatids or telamons. And we are only half way through our stay here. My pix of them is now at the limit for a reasonably-sized post, so, without further ado, here goes...

Original and still champeen, the Erechtheion, on the Acropolis

Marks and Spencers

And on and on, some classical, some Asian, some exotic...

OK, I'm not sure what to call them when they're dragons, especially
female dragons

Rams?

Eagles? Turkey vultures? Big Bird?

Maybe not caryatids/telamons strictly, but interesting depictions of WWI