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Murals of Greek Goddesses
In each corner under the dome are large murals of Greek goddesses which symbolize major interests in South Dakota. These murals were painted in 1910 by Edward Simons and still represent South Dakota as we know it today. Below each mural are Seals of Sovereignty.
The purple-clothed goddess mural symbolizes livestock. The seal under this mural represents France.
The green-clothed goddess symbolizes industry and mining in our state. The seal under this mural represents Spain. Both Spain and France at one time owned the land now called South Dakota.
The pink and white mural depicts "Motherhood" The seal under this mural is the State Seal of South Dakota.
The golden-clothed goddess represents agriculture in our state. The seal under this mural is the Seal of the United States.
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