Illustrations of school classics, arranged and described (1903)
Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948 · London, Macmillan · leaf 66
In the lower half of this picture, which is painted roundthe outside of a broad two handled drinking-cup (kylix), RELIGION AND MYTHOLOGY 49 59. Hermes conducting the dead to Charon.Attic rase (lehythos) at Munich. Early fourth century B.C. … Charon, an unattractive figure wearing fishermans cap(7riAos) and a short chiton, leaving his right arm free(e£w/zts), stands holding his boat (which has a fish-likeprofile, with the usual eye in the prow) in position.Hermes, wearing winged hat, chlamys, and high boots, andholding his caduceus in…
Classical antiquities
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