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The Cypria Poem – The ambush of Troilus

Achilles, hidden behind the fountain, is ready to ambush Troilus and his sister Polyxena. Troilus was killed by Achilles. Polyxena was captured and moved to the camp of the Greek hero who felt in love of her.

 

Attic black figure white ground lekythos

Late archaic period

Attributed to the Haimon Painter

Ca. 490 BC

Athens, National Archaeological Museum, NM 12591

 

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Uploaded on August 18, 2017