F46.1 CACODAEMONES OR ERINYES
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Naples |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Fresco |
| Context | Pompeii |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The ghostly visages of a pair of Cacodaemones (Harmful Spirits) or Erinyes (Furies) adorn this fresco. The creatures are depicted with blue skin, wide eyes, gaping mouths, pointed ears and a pair of twisted horns.