VILLA ADRIANA. THE MUSES OF THE ODEON The first excavation at Villa Adriana of which we have historical record dates back to the end of the 15th century, during the pontificate of Pope Alexander VI Borgia (1492-1503). It was made in the Odeon, the southern theater of the Villa located near the Accademia, where according to antiquarian sources nine statues of Muses were found.Like many other sculptures from Villa Adriana, the Muses of the Odeon became precious “anticaglie“ (anti... To read the full article you must log in or register. Login or register