Greece,
from space (NASA)
Attica
and Euboia (det.) (NASA)
CREATION OF UNIVERSE
GENEALOGIES
GENERAL
- Attic red figure bell crater, Kleophon painter, prep. for sacrifice, 440/30 B.C. (Burkert)
- Attic red figure, pig sacrifice
- Funerary Lekythos, Woman on chair, Achilles Painter
- Funerary Lekythos, Soldier with Shield, Achilles Painter
- Funerary Lekythos, Mistress, servant, detail, Achilles Painter
- Indo-European Chart
- Indo-European Chart, Eastern Group
- Indo-European Chart, Western Group
HEROES et al.
Heracles (Hercules)
- Attic black figure, Heracles and Lion, 6th B.C. (Henle)
- Corinthian kylix, Heracles and Hydra, 6th B.C. (Moon 48 3.9)
- Shield relief, Olympia, Theseus, Perithous, and Heracles in Hades, 6th B.C. (Sheffold 24)
- Herakles, archaic stautette, NY Met Mus of Art
- Heracles kills centaur Nessos (det.), late 7th B.C. (Robertson 56)
- Olympia, metope sculpture, Athena, Heracles, and Atlas (w/ Apples of Hesperides), mid-5th B.C. (Yalouris)
- Olympia, metope sculpture, Athena, Heracles (,Stymphalian Birds), mid-5th B.C. (Yalouris)
- Olympia, metope sculpture, Heracles and Cretan Bull, mid-5th B.C.
- Olympia, metope sculpture, Heracles and Augean Stable, mid-5th B.C. (Yalouris)
- Attic red figure, Andocides Ptr., Heracles and Cretan Bull, late 6th B.C. (BMFA fig. 75b)
- Corinthian crater, Heracles, Iole, and Eurytus, ca. 600 B.C. (Sheffold 71 pl. III)
- Caeretan hydra, Eurystheus, Cerberus, Heracles, ca. 530-25 B.C. (Boardman et al. pl. XIX)
- Atttic red figure, Andocides Painter, Heracles and Cerberus, ca. 510 B.C. (Boardman et al. pl. XX)
- Corinthian kylix, Heracles and Hydra, 6th B.C. (Moon 3.9)
- Delphi, Siphnian Treasury, pediment, contest for tripod, ca. 525 B.C. (Becatti 50)
- Olympia, Temple of Zeus, metopes (1), ca. 460 B.C. (Yalouris Guide)
- Olympia, Temple of Zeus, metopes (2), ca. 460 B.C. (Yalouris Guide)
- Attic black figure, Leagros Group, Heracles fights Antaios, 6th B.C.
- Attic red figure, louterion, Heracles and Bull, mid-5th B.C.
- Silver tetradrachim of Alexander the Great: o, Heracles, r Zeus with eagle, 336-334 B.C. (Alexander Guide)
- Silver tetradrachim, Seleucis I: o Hearcles, r Zeus with eagle [Athena head for Pergamon], 279-274 B.C. (Alexander Guide)
- Herakles frees Prometheus, Athens
- Herakles, Modern Greek, johnpix
Jason
- Attic red figure, Jason (in dragon), Athena, 5th B.C. (Henle 50)
- Medea killing her children; Campanian amphora attrib. to Ptr. of BM F223, ca. 350-320 BC (Shapiro 128)
- Medea's escape from Corinth, Lucanian calyx-crater, ca. 400 BC (Shapiro 127)
- Medeia rejuvenating "Jason," London E 163, Perseus image
- Medeia boils, Pelias' daughters watch, Harvard 1960.315, Perseus image
- Medeia, from Harvard 1960.315, Perseus image
Meleager and Calydonian Boar Hunt Generic
Oedipus
Perseus
- Attic red figure, Acrisius, carpenter, Danae, nurse w/ baby Perseus, 5th B.C. (Henle 42)
- Attic red figure, Perseus, Gorgon (Medusa), and Athena, 5th B.C. (Henle 47)
- Pompeii, House of Priest Amandus, Andromeda being rescued by Perseus, 1st A.D. (Picard XLI)
- terracotta metope, Syracuse, Medusa with Pegasus, ca. 620-610 B.C. (Sheffold 55 pl. II)
- Boeotian amphora, Perseus slaying Medusa, 7th B.C. (Papaioannou 33)
- Selinus, Temple C, Perseus slaying Medusa, ca. 540 B.C. (Papaioannou 61)
- Attic black figure, Perseus, Hermes, archaic, LondonB471
- Attic black figure, Perseus, Hermes, archaic, LouvreE874
Sarpedon
Theseus
- Corinthian vase painting, abduction of Helen, 7th B.C.
- Shield relief, Olympia, Theseus, Perithous, and Heracles in Hades, 6th B.C. (Sheffold 24)
- Attic red figure, Kodros, Theseus cycle cup, interior, 5th B.C. (Cook 100 fig. 86)
- Attic red figure, Kodros, Theseus cycle cup, exterior, 5th B.C (Henle)
- Attic red figure, Kodros Painter, Theseus and Sow, mid-5th B.C.
- Attic red figure, Kodros Panter, Theseus and Bull, mid 5th BC
- Attic red figure, Cycle cup, Cachrylion, late 6th B.C.
- Attic red figure, Theseus and the rock at Troezen
- Attic red figure, Aison, cup, interior, Theseus and Minotaur, 3rd quarter 5th BC
- Attic black figure, tyrannicide poses, 5th B.C.
- Attic red figure, Foundry Painter, Theseus and Centaur
- Pompeii, House of the Vettii, Pasiphae, Daedalus, and Cow Costume, 1st A.D. (Picard)
- Attic red figure, Panaitios Painter, kylix tondo, Theseus and Amphitrite, ca. 500-490 B.C. (Richter 456)
- Attic red figure, krater, Theseus and Lapiths, ca. 460-50 B.C. (Richter 463)
- Attic black figure, Francois vase, Theseus et al. on Delos, ca. 570 B.C. (Sheffold fig. 51)
- Attic red figure, Panaitios Painter, Theseus and Amphitrite, ca. 500/490 B.C. (Boardman et al. 147)
- Olympia, Temple of Zeus, west pediment, Theseus and Centaur, ca. 460 B.C.
- Greek sculpture, Athens, Hephaisteion, Theseus on east frieze, mid-5th B.C. (Agora 14 75a)
- Greek sculpture, Athens, Hephaisteion, Theseus on west frieze, mid-5th B.C. (Agora 14 75b)
- Greek sculpture, Athens, Tyrannicides by Kritios and Nesiotes, 477/76 B.C. (Roman copies) (Vermeule 190)
- Attic red figure, Tyrannicide poses, 5th B.C. (Agora 14 79b)
- Attic black figure, band cup, Theseus and Minotaur, 6th B.C. (Ward)
- Attic black figure, band cup, Theseus and Minotaur, det., 6th B.C. (Ward)
- Attic black figure, band cup, Theseus and Minotaur, det., 6th B.C. (Ward)
- Attic black figure, Leagros Group, Theseus and Minotaur, 6th B.C.
- Theseus and Minotaur with Ariadne, Munich 2243, Perseus image
- Attic red figure, louterion, Centauromachy, mid-5th B.C.
- Map, Saronic Gulf
HOUSE OF ATREUS
OLYMPIANS et al.
Aphrodite (Venus)
- Greek sculpture, Venus di Milo, late Hellenistic
- Greek Sculpture, Venus di Milo, late Hellenistic, (Stewart pl. 806)
- Greek sculpture, Delos, Aphrodite and Pan, late Hellenistic (NM 3335)
- Pompeii, R. wall painting, Venus and Mars (1st A.D.)
- Veronese, Venus and Adonis, ca. 1580 (Prado)
- Aphrodite's Birthplace, Cyprus, Petra tou Romiou
- Aphrodite's Birthplace, Cyprus
Apollo
- "Apollo," bronze figurines, Delphi
- Female and male "Apollo" figurines, Delphi
- Bronze figurine, "Apollo," Delphi
- Master of Animals, Delphi
- Gold and Ivory Dedication, "Apollo," Delphi, top half
- Gold and Ivory Dedication, "Apollo," Delphi, lower half
- Attic red figure, Apollo and Heracles struggle over tripod, 5th B.C. (Cook, BM)
- Attic white ground, Apollo with raven
- Apollo with raven, Attic white ground, Johnpix, Delphi
- Attic white ground, Apollo with Muse, 5th B.C.
- Bernini, Apollo and Daphne, 1622-23 (Mayerson)
- Attic red figure, Artemis and Apollo slaying children of Niobe, mid-5th B.C.
- South Italian red figure, early Apulian, Delphi: Apollo, Orestes, Artemis at omphalos, 4th B.C.
- Muse on Hellicon, Lekythos, man, detail, Achilles painter.
- Muse on Hellicon, Lekythos, detail, Achilles painter
- Muse on Hellicon, Lekythos, Achilles Painter
- Boundary Stone, Apollo sanctuary, Aegina
- Apollo relief, Aegina
Ares (Mars)
Artemis (Diana)
- Attic black figure, Francoise Vase, Artemis, 6th B.C. (Richter 443)
- Ras Shamra, Mistress of Animals, Late Bronze Age (Hist. A'287)
- Orientalizing Goddess, Athens
- Orientalizing jewelry, Artemis as mistress of animals, 660-620 BC, Rhodes, British Museum
- Attic red figure, Artemis and Actaeon, early 5th B.C. (BMFA 90)
- Attic red figure, Artemis and Apollo slaying children of Niobe, mid-5th B.C.
- South Italian red figure, early Apulian, Delphi: Apollo, Orestes, Artemis at omphalos, 4th B.C.
- Pompeii, wall painting, Diana with Iphigenia, 1st A.D. (Stenico 87)
- Roman sculpture, Diana (Mayerson 152 fig. 30)
- Roman sculpture, Artemis of Ephesus
- Pergamon, Altar of Zeus, east frieze: Hecate and Artemis (Guide)
- Perge, Artemis, 2nd AD
Athena (Minerva)
- Shield relief, birth of Athena, 6th B.C. (Sheffold)
- Aigina, T. of Aphaia pediment, armed Athena, 6th B.C. (Lullies & Hirmer)
- Birth of Athena, Attic black figure, ca. 570 B.C.
- Attic black figure, birth of Athena, 6th B.C. (Henle)
- Attic red figure, Perseus, Gorgon (Medusa), and Athena, 5th B.C.
- Attic red figure, Jason in dragon, Athena, 5th B.C.
- Attic red figure, Athena judges quarrel over arms of Achilles, 5th B.C. (Henle 68)
- Attic black figure, Panathenaic Amphora, late 5th B.C. (Boardman XXIX)
- Velasquez, Pallas Athena and Arachne, ca. 1657 (Prado)
- Pergamon, Altar of Zeus, east frieze: Athena group (Guide)
- Attic sculpture, Athens, Acropolis, "Mourning Athena," ca. 470-50 B.C. (Richter fig. 129)
- Attic red figure, Niobid Painter, Athena, ca. 460-50 B.C. (Richter 464)
- Athena Parthenos, carnelian rigstone (Richter 148)
- Athena Parthenos, Roman copy (Richter 152)
- Athena Parthenos, Roman copy (Richter 153)
- reconstruction of Athena Parthenos, Royal Ontario Museum (ML)`
Demeter (Ceres)
- Attic red figure, Demeter, Triptolemos, Persephone, 5th B.C. (Cook 66 fig. 52)
- Sculpture, Eleusis, votive relief, Demeter, Triptolemos, Persephone, ca. 440 B.C. (Richter 173)
- Vergina, tomb
- tomb
- rape of Persephone by Hades (Andronikos 49)
- detail, rape of Persephone by Hades (Andronikos 49)
- "Fate" at eastern end of south wall (Andronikos 47)
- Demeter, east wall (Andronikos 48)
Dionysus
- Attic black figure, Exekias, Dionysus sailing the sea, 6th B.C.
- Attic white ground, Klio Painter, Hermes presenting newborn Dionysos to nymphs of Nysa; Silenos seated on rock; 5th B.C. (Boardman XXXVI)
- Attic red figure, Dionysos with Maenads, 5th B.C. (Robertson 102)
- Attic white ground, Maenad, early 5th B.C. (Roberston 107)
- Dionysos on feline
- Dionysos, detail
Hades (Pluto)
Hephaestus (Vulcan)
Hera (Juno)
Hermes (Mercury)
- Attic white ground, Klio Painter, Hermes presenting newborn Dionysos to nymphs of Nysa; Silenos seated on rock; 5th B.C. (Boardman XXXVI)
- Attic red figure, Hermes, early 5th B.C. (Mayerson fig. 45)
- Attic white ground, Charon, Hermes, woman, 5th B.C. (Mayerson fig. 47)
- Attic red figure, Berlin Painter, Hermes and satyr, ca. 490 B.C. (Boardman et al. 154)
- Hermes of Praxiteles (4th B.C.)
Poseidon (Neptune)
Zeus (Jupiter-Jove)
- Selinus (Sicily), Temple E, metope, sacred marriage of Zeus and Hera (ca. 460 B.C.)
- Statuette from Dodona, Zeus w/ thunderbolt, ca. 470 B.C. (Haifa)
- Attic red figure, Zeus on Olympus with Ganymede, 5th B.C. (Mingazzini 21)
- Olympia, terracotta statue, Zeus and Ganymede, ca. 470 B.C. (Papaioannou 121)
- Pergamon, Altar of Zeus, east frieze: Zeus group (Guide)
- Zeus at Olympia, reconstr., mid-5th B.C. (Yalouris)
- Horatio Greenough, sculpture, George Washington as Olympian Zeus, 1932-41 (Hamilton)
TROJAN WAR
- Daumier, Achilles in River Styx, 1841-42 (Mayerson)
- Attic black figure, Achilles and Ajax, 6th B.C.
- Attic red figure, Kleophrades Painter, destruction of Troy, ca. 480 B.C. (Boardman 144)
- Attic red figure, Brygos Painter, destruction of Troy, ca. 490 B.C. (Boardman 145)
- Attic black figure, Sophilos, funeral games for Patroclus, 6th B.C.
- Attic black figure, Achilles kills Penthesileia, 6th B.C. (Mingazzini 16)
- Attic black figure, Achilles kills Penthesileia, Exekias potter and painter, 540 BC, British Museum
- Attic red figure, Achilles on couch, Hector laid out below, Priam begs for body (Mingazzini 22)
- Attic red figure, Judgment of Paris: Paris w/ sheep, Hermes, Athena, Hera, Aphrodite with Erotes, 5th B.C. (Henle 59)
- Hektor bidding farewell to Andromache, Olympia, bronze
- Hellenistic sculpture, Laocoon and sons being strangled by serpents (Lullies)
- Attic red figure, Douris, Athena judges quarrel over arms of Achilles, 5th B.C. (Henle 68)
- Attic red figure, Douris, cup (interior), Odysseus and Neoptolemos with arms of Achilles (Perseus 1993.01.0321)
- Attic red figure, Douris, cup, side A: Ajax and Odysseus quarrelling (Perseus 1993.01.0320)
- Attic red figure, Douris, cup, side B: Athena judges vote over arms of Achilles (Perseus 1993.01.0322)
- Attic jug, Aigina, Ram Jug, Odysseus under ram(s), 7th B.C. (Sheffold 37)
- Ram Jug, Odysseus under ram, Aegina, whole vase
- Ram Jug, Odysseus under ram, Aegina, detail
- Attic jar, Odysseus blinding Polyphemus, 7th B.C. (Sheffold I)
- Odysseus blinding Polyphemus, fragment, Aegina
- Roman wall painting, Pompeii, Trojan Horse, 1st A.D.
- Attic black figure, Sophilos, funeral games for Patroclus, ca. 570-60 B.C. (Sheffold 91 pl. VI)
- Relief pithos from Mykonos, Trojan horse and sack of Troy, 675-650 BC (Hurwitt 75)
- Exekias, suicide of Ajax, ca. 530 BC (Shapiro 107)
- Attic black figure, Achilles with body of Hector, ca. 560 BC (Harris & Platzner CP 9)
- Sarcophagus, Palaepaphos (Cyprus), dying man and lion fighting wild boar, ca. 500 BC
- Sarcophagus, Palaepaphos (Cyprus), two warriors on a chariot, posssibly a scene from one of Homer's epics, ca. 500 BC
- Terracotta plaque, Odysseus' homecoming, NY Met Mus
- Attic black figure, Exekias, fight over body of Patroklos
- Tinos, relief pithos
ANCIENT SITES
Aegina
Agia Triada, Crete
Aghia Triada Sarcophagus, view 2
Aghia Triada Sarcophagus, view 3
Aghia Triada Sarcophagus, view 4
Ai Khanum
Amorgos
Alexandria
Antalya
Aphrodisias
Argos
Athens
NB: For sites within the Attic plain, see individual sites
Axos, Crete
Brauron
Catal Huyuk
Chios
Corinth
Delos
Delphi
Dendra
Ephesus
Epidaurus
Gournia
Ikarion
Isthmia
Isthmus of Corinth
Karpathos
Harvesting on Karpathos 2, Greek dress
Kato Zakro
Kea (Tzia)
Khania
Knossos
Kos
Lefkadia
Lefkandi
Lerna
Lindos
Lycia
Marathon
Melos
Miletos
Mount Olympos
Mount Olympos, from east (from Dion)
Mycenae
Mytilene
Nauplion
Animal and Psi Figurines, Nauplion
Nemea
Nimes
Olympia
Olynthus
Palaikastro
Patara
Pella
Pergamon
Persepolis
Pompeii
Priene
Pylos
Rome
Salamis
Samos
Samothrace
Sardis
Sounion
Sparta
Sphakteria
Stymphalos
Thermopylae
Thermopylae, battle plan, detailed
Tiryns
Goddess receiving genii, ring, Athens, National Museum
Donkey procession, fresco, Athens, National Museum
Troy
Vapheio
Vergina
Volos
COINS
MISC.
POTTERY
SCULPTURE