Z45.1 THESEUS & THE MINOTAUR
Museum Collection | Bibliothek der Universität Fribourg |
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Catalogue No. | - |
Type | Mosaic |
Context | Rhaetia |
Date | C2nd - 3rd A.D. |
Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Theseus battles the bull-headed Minotaur in the heart of the labyrinth. The hero prepares to strike the beast with a club or bone. The labyrinth is depicted as stylized, circular maze.