Odysseus threatening Circe | Greek vase, Athenian red figure oinochoe

 

T35.8 ODYSSEUS & KIRKE

Museum Collection: Musée du Louvre, Paris, France
Catalogue No.: TBA
Beazley Archive No.: 209566
Ware: Attic Red Figure
Shape: Oinochoe
Painter: Attributed to the Brussels Oinochoai Painter
Date: --
Period: Early Classical

SUMMARY

The witch Kirke flees from Odysseus, who threatens her with his sword. Kirke holds in her hand a potion and wand. The hero holds a spear and sword, and wears a petasos cap.

NOTEThis is a montage of two photos of the vase.

ARTICLESKirke

 
 
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