Illustrations of school classics, arranged and described (1903)
Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948 · London, Macmillan · leaf 128
s, who wears long chiton, mantle, and a band con-fining the hair, stands leaning on the spear and holdingthe shield. The shield has pieces cut out of the edge, likea Boeotian shield (see No. 252), but is round instead ofoval. The device is an eagle with a serpent in its beakand claws (cp. No. 334),… … The scene is that described by Homer, HunK xxiv. 14 foil.The body of Hector (HEKTOP) lies on its back on the 106 ILLUSTRATIONS OF SCHOOL CLASSICS ground, fastened by the legs to the car. Over him, asthough in contemplation, stands Achilles (A+[I^EV|>]),with helmet, greaves, shield and two…
Classical antiquities
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