Apollo vs. Herakles

Siphnian Treasury East Pediment

Archaic Period, c. 525 BCE.

Delphi Museum, Greece

 

Apollo and Herakles struggle over the tripod of Apollo's priestess, the Pythia. Zeus, the tallest figure, intercedes in the dispute, while Artemis tugs on her brother's arm.

 

© 2005 Ellen Brundige

Illustration for Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal

 

Also see the information and photos following my Greek God Apollo Trivia Quiz and Greek Heroes Trivia Quiz.

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