Witch Circe & the metamorphosis of Odysseus' men | Greek vase, Athenian black fgure

T35.2 KIRKE & ODYSSEUS' MEN

Museum Collection: TBA
Catalogue Number: TBA
Beazley Archive Number: TBA
Ware: Attic Black Figure
Shape: --
Painter: --
Period: Archaic

SUMMARY

The witch Kirke transforms two of Odysseus' men into donkeys. The men are depicted with animal heads, tails and genitals. Kirke herself is seated on a rocky throne, surrounded by vines and a pair of heron birds. She stirs her potion with her wand.

ARTICLESKirke

 
 
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