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Z45.1 THESEUS & THE MINOTAUR

Theseus & Minotaur | Greco-Roman mosaic
DETAILS
Museum Collection Bibliothek der Universität Fribourg
Catalogue No. -
Type Mosaic
Context Rhaetia
Date C2nd - 3rd A.D.
Period Imperial Roman

DESCRIPTION

Theseus battles the bull-headed Minotaur in the heart of the labyrinth. The hero prepares to strike the beast with a club or bone. The labyrinth is depicted as stylized, circular maze.

ARTICLES

Minotaur