Z26.1L HERACLES & AMAZON HIPPOLYTE
| Museum Collection | National Archaeological Museum of Spain, Madrid |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Madrid 38315BIS |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Llíria |
| Date | C3rd A.D. |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Heracles battles the Amazon Hippolyte. The hero brandishes his club while grabbing the mounted Amazon queen by the hair. This scene is part of a larger mosaic depicting the Twelve Labours of the hero.