Poulsen, Frederik, 1876-, Richards, G. C. (George Chatterton), 1867-1951 · London : Gyldendal · leaf 100
ains of redcolour are found on the prow^ clothes, and shields. On the background by the head of the singer to rightcan be read the inscription ** Orphas. The other paintedinscriptions are more doubtful. But the name Orpheusleads us to the interpretation ; the ship which has Orpheuson board can only… … Fig. 24.—The Dioscuri and Orpheus. up from the depths to Hsten ; it is Orpheuss playing andsinging which save the Argonauts from becoming a prey tothe Sirens. On the metope one sees the two riders bendlistening in the direction of the ship ; whether they arethe Dioscuri, who are similarly connected…
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