Z4.1 ATHENA, APHRODITE & HERA
Museum Collection | Musée du Louvre, Paris |
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Catalogue No. | Louvre Ma3443 |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Antioch, Atrium House |
Date | Early C2nd A.D. |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
The goddesses Athena, Hera and Aphrodite, present themselves to Paris in their contest for the golden apple of discord. The three stand together in a group--Athena (left) wears a helm and aegis-cloak and carries a spear, Aphrodite is seated and holds a sceptre, Hera is dressed in blue and gold, and has a royal sceptre. Aphrodite's winged son Eros stands on a plinth above her head.