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Black-Figure Attic Amphora - Coggle Diagram
Black-Figure Attic Amphora
Priam
Grey hair and frail frame depicts elderly age, highlighting the cruelty of his vicous death
Dying upon the altar of Zeus Herkeios to further emphasise the injustice of his death and how cruel it was; as being killed on altars was seen as entirely impious
Neoptolemos
Boetian shield and armour highlights foreign entity, and barbarity of the foreigners
He holds down Priam, indicating his cruelty as he mercilessly kills an old man atop of a religious altar - an act of sacrilege
His large frame dominates the centre to indicate his dominating and strong presence
The Onlookers
All stood with their mouth agape to indicate their shock and how unjust Priam's death is
Hecuba pulling her hair out is a clear sign of distress, while Andromache flails her arms to show her despair at the situation - indicating the ruin of Troy
Theseus
Presented as extremely muscular to show his prowess in battle
Positioned above the Minotaur to demonstrate his superiority, and ergo Athenian superiority
Minotaur
Positioned on one knee to demonstrate his defeat in the battle
The blood spilling from his neck further indicates his loss and inferiority against Theseus
Presented as smaller than Theseus to further emphasises Theseus' prowess
The Onlookers
Highlights Theseus' fame and renown across the Greek world, especially as both genders look on to the scene