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Chalcidian black-figure neck amphora, atributed to Incription Painter, 540 BC, J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles.

The first photo depicts Odysseus killing a tracian soldier, the second photo is Diomedes killing King Rhesus, the next two photos show the horses of Rhesus, and the last two photos are equestrian decorative motifs.

We also have frontal views of helmets;

Odysseus is also holding the looted weapons of Dolon

Traces of the missing objects are still visible: the left hand held a bow and the right a bowl, which may have been made of gold, confirming - along with the treatment of the hair - the identification of the figure as Apollo.

Once thought to date to the late Archaic period (530–480 BC) and to have come from a workshop of north-east Peloponnese, the figure shows an increased plasticity atypical of that tradition. He strides forward with his right leg, instead of the usual left, and his head is slightly bent to the front and right, abandoning the strictly frontal viewing position of the kouroi. His hair is rendered in a more naturalistic way than had previously been the case: it is tied with a band and forms spiraling curls over the forehead. It is now thought to belong to the Hellenistic period.

See

Dafas, K. A. 2019. Greek Large-Scale Bronze Statuary: The Late Archaic and Classical Periods, Institute of Classical Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London, Bulletin of the Institute of Classical Studies, Monograph, BICS Supplement 138

Mattusch, C. 2019 Classical Bronzes: the Art and Craft of Greek and Roman Statuary

Palagia, O. 1997 “Reflections on the Piraeus Bronzes,” in Greek Offerings: Essays on Greek Art in Honour of John Boardman

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— @potnia-theronx // Artemis Iphigenia | Exploring mythic syncretism

1. Law of Clarity

Speak truthfully and clearly; avoid deception in word and action.

Seek knowledge actively, and illuminate ignorance with wisdom rather than judgment.

Honor clarity of thought in speech, art, and decision-making.

2. Law of Inspiration

Nurture and express creativity in any form—music, poetry, painting, or invention.

Strive to inspire others without seeking personal gain.

Use artistic expression as a reflection of divine order and harmony.

3. Law of Healing

Care for the body and mind as sacred vessels; respect the health of yourself and others.

Practice compassion, especially in times of suffering, offering help without expectation.

Study and respect both natural and spiritual forms of healing.

4. Law of Discipline

Pursue mastery with diligence, patience, and self-control.

Avoid excess or indulgence that clouds judgment or creativity.

Honor routines that cultivate body, mind, and spirit.

5. Law of Forethought

Seek insight through reflection, meditation, and divination.

Consider consequences of your actions before committing to them.

Respect the cycles of time, seasons, and natural law in planning and living.

6. Law of Light

Live in a way that illuminates truth and goodness in the world.

Avoid the shadow of envy, malice, or destructive pride.

Bring warmth and guidance through wisdom, positivity, and integrity.

7. Law of Harmony

Strive for balance in your personal life and in relationships.

Celebrate beauty, proportion, and symmetry in your actions and creations.

Mediate conflicts peacefully, using reason and compassion as instruments of resolution.

8. Law of Devotion

Honor Apollo with daily recognition, whether through song, prayer, meditation, or ritual.

Study his myths, symbols, and teachings to deepen your understanding of his essence.

A piece of poetry inspired by Euripides' Bacchae for your enjoyment.

TEXT:

AT THEBES

coming down from Cithaeron Agave bore in her bloodstained hand the head of Pentheus her son

she shouted again and again a lion I have slain a lion I rent him to pieces barehanded

who is mightier than I among women imbued as I am with the strength of Dionysus the vine-giving god

the men of Thebes wept to see this regal lady blind to her dreadful crime

they wept too for their king who though his end had come through his own folly

yet was a scion of Cadmus of ancient Phoenician stock regal and proud

when they had wept themselves dry they divided into bands and swept the beast-haunted wilds

one by one the pieces of Pentheus man of sorrows were gathered up and burned