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visual sources
Red Figure Plaque depicting Eleusis Cult
from 400 - 300 BC
originally from sanctuary of Eleusis
currently in National museum of Athens
also called a Ninnon tablet
depicts Lachus 'leading' the initiates
flower emblems on it are common of the Eleusinian mysteries
persephone is holding a bowl (Kykion)
mix of both men and women suggests both can be initiated into the cult
Marble/Anatomical Votive of Foot
from the shrine of Asclepius
currently in the british museum
from the 1st century AD
votive offerings typically offered as thanks to the gods
in this case it is thanks for healing a leg
thanks offered to Asclepius and his daughter Hygeia
usually given after healing
marble suggests a wealthier client due to costs to create
Attic Red Figure Kylix of Pythia- Kodros Painter
is a Kylix
a kylix is a drinking cup for formal occasions
from 440 - 430 BC
currently in Antikensammlung museum, BERLIN
depicts:
the oracle sits on a tripod holding a sprig
a king consulting the Pythia
infirs the method used to ask the Pythia questions
sanctuaries
Sanctuary at Olympia
Temple of Zeus
Phidias' statue
ash altar
Treasuries
Echo stoa
the stadium
Sanctuary at Delphi
Temple of Apollo
Theatre
The sacred way
held treasuries of city states, including Athens'
the stadium
Serpent column
Athenian Acropolis
significant features:
Parthenon
Propelaia
Temple of Athena Nike
Statue of Athena
made by Phidias
is a chryselephantine statue
Erechtheion
amphoras
black figure panathenaic amphora
current location: british museum
from 333- 332 B.C.
amphoras traditionally used for storage
athena is depicted as a large figure with a spear and a shield. she is wearing drapery and and er Aegeas is depicted stylistically. She is also wearing her helmet for battle. on either side are columns with smaller depictions of Athena holding sacred items.
on the other side: there are three runners either representing Athena's presence at the Parthenon or at a different scene. Runners are depicted in heroic nude which could represented the tradition at the games or specific people.
significance: the amphora itself would have been an object of wealth as it was awarded to the winner of the games and contained expensive olive oil
Red Figure Amphora depicting Sacrifice- Nausicaa Painter
from 450 Bc
current location is the british museum
shows the adorning of cattle in preparation of sacrifice
it is women who are decorating the Oxen which depicts importance of priestesses in sacrifice