Category:Etruscan funerary urn with Athamas attacking his son Learchos

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The equestrian scene can be interpreted as depiction of the myth of Athamas attacking his son Learchos. Struck with insanity, Athamas tries to kill his wife Ino (here lying underneath the horse) and the boy (on the right hand side). Perugia, travertine around 150 BC.

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Altes Museum Cinerary urn with lid- Reclining man with omphalos bowl around 150 BC 1390.jpg 5,312 × 7,520; 27.5 MB
Etruscan Cinerary Urn, Italy, around 150 BC 8774.jpg 3,670 × 5,504; 20.38 MB
Etruscan Travertine Cinerary Chest, c. 150 BC (28700652676).jpg 3,456 × 5,184; 3.32 MB
Urna cineraria con coperchio di recumbente con omphalos, da perugia, travertino, 150 ac ca.JPG 1,724 × 2,508; 3.59 MB

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