Selene, goddess of the moon, with Pegasi | Greek vase, Athenian red figure kylix

T18.1 SELENE THE MOON

Museum Collection: Antikensammlung, Berlin, Germany
Catalogue No.: Berlin F2293
Beazley Archive No.: 203909
Ware: Attic Red Figure
Shape: Kylix
Painter: Attributed to the Brygos Painter
Date: ca 500 - 450 BC
Period: Early Classical

SUMMARY

Tondo: The moon-goddess Selene drives her two-horse chariot (biga) through the sky. The goddess is crowned with the orb of the moon and wears a night-cap on her head. Her horses are pegasoi, winged steeds.
Sides A-B: Gigantomakhia (not shown)

ARTICLESSelene

 
 
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