Z26.1B HERACLES & THE HYDRA
| 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 Lernaean Hydra. The beast is depicted as a woman-headed serpent crowned with a ring of six smaller serpents. This scene is part of a larger mosaic depicting the Twelve Labours of the hero.
ARTICLES
OTHER IMAGES
Z26.1A Hesperides
Z26.1C Geryon
Z26.1D Birds
Z26.1E Bull
Z26.1F Hind
Z26.1G Lion
Z26.1H Mares
Z26.1I Boar
Z26.1J Cerberus
Z26.1K Stables
Z26.1L Hippolyte
