Z44.2 BELLEROPHON & THE KHIMAIRA

Museum Collection: Archaeological Museum of Nimes, Nimes, France
Catalogue Number: TBA
Type: Floor Mosaic
Context: --
Date: --
Period: Imperial Roman

SUMMARY

The hero Bellerophon, riding on the back of the winged horse Pegasos, spears the Khimaira. The beast has the heads of a lion, goat and serpent.

ARTICLES

Khimaira, Pegasos

 
 
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