Perseus & the Graeae | Greek vase, Athenian red figure

P24.1 PERSEUS & THE GRAIAI

Museum Collection: Archaeological Museum, Delos, Greece
Museum Catalogue Number: TBA
Beazley Archive Number: 214261
Ware: Attic Red Figure
Shape: Krater, bell (fragment)
Painter: Attributed to the Phiale Painter
Date: --
Period: Classical

SUMMARY

Perseus steals the single eye and tooth from the ancient Graiai hags. The hero wears the winged boots of Hermes and the cap of Haides.

ARTICLES

Perseus, Graiai

 
 
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