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GODS AND MYTHS
Further details
Boreas attempting to forcefully abduct Oreithyia. To their left is a matronly figure, perhaps Aphrodite, with Eros, to whom Oreithyia supplicates. The standing figure is a either Oreithyia's sister or playmate. Late C4th or Early C3rd.
Artist or creator
Italian (southern) (after)
Date
5th century BC (second half)
Location
Associated persons
Ian Jones (Photographer (digital))
Notes on photograph
Bibliographic Citation
Percy Gardner, 'Boreas and Oreithyia on a Late Attic Vase Author', The Journal of Hellenistic Studies, 18 (1898), 136-40.
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Record created with the generous support of the Dean’s Development Fund, School of Advanced Study’
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