Crete, Archaeological Museum of Chania:Mosaic of Poseidon and Amymone.The central part of the &
Crete, Archaeological Museum of Chania:Mosaic of Poseidon and Amymone.The central part of the “triclinium” of a private house from greco-roman Kydonia. The depicted myth is developed in two scenes: On the left Amymone is attacked by a satyr at Lerni spring. On the right, Poseidon helps Amymone, after rescuing her. In a separate frame a cock fight is depicted as an allusion to the erotic quarrel.Dated to the middle 3rd century A.DFound at the town of Chania (1866 square) in 1937.Detail from a decorative medallion depicting a Medusa head.A full view of all the scenes depicted on the mosaic. -- source link
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