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Z4.1 ATHENA, APHRODITE & HERA

Athena, Aphrodite & Hera | Greco-Roman mosaic
DETAILS
Museum Collection Musée du Louvre, Paris
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.

ARTICLES

Aphrodite, Hera, Athena, Eros

OTHER IMAGES

Thumbnail Judgement of Paris

Z4.1B Judgement