Illustrations of school classics, arranged and described (1903)
Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948 · London, Macmillan · leaf 166
is.Stucco-relief of a Roman grave. In order to win Alcestis as his bride, Admetus had toperform the task of yoking a lion and a boar to a chariot.This he performed with the help of Apollo, who servedhim at the time (Eur. Ale 1 ff.). Admetus here comesbefore Pelias with the chariot; Apollo walks… … chariot) is Artemis (whose disfavour Admetus earned byomitting to sacrifice to her on the day of his marriage).Alcestis, veiled as bride, stands beside her father. BothAdmetus and Pelias have sceptres, as kings. 162. Admetus hears his doom. Painting from the House of the Tragic Poet, Pompeii (see…
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