Peleus capturing the Nereid Thetis | Greek vase, Athenian red figure kylix

P13.8 PELEUS WRESTLING THETIS

Museum Collection: TBA
Catalogue Number: TBA
Beazley Archive Number: TBA
Ware: Attic Red Figure
Shape: Kylix
Painter: --
Date: --
Period: Late Archaic

SUMMARY

Peleus wrestles the Nereis Thetis in order to win her as his bride. The serpent represents the metamorphoses of the sea goddess, trying to escape his grasp.

ARTICLES

Thetis

 
 
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