Schliemann, Heinrich, 1822-1890 · New York : Scribner, Armstrong · leaf 117
represents Apollo Agyieus, that is, the guardian of thegateway. I am of this last opinion, and firmly believethat it is this very same symbol of that god which Sopho-cles makes Orestes and Electra invoke when they entertheir fathers house.* As to the two lions, the expla-nation is still more… … No. 22. Plan of the Gate of Lions. (a) Wall of Acropolis on E. side, (b) Face of projecting masonry on W. side.(0 Gateway and Cill. {d) Inner Gateway. brought with him the cultus of the patron deity of hismother-country, and made her sacred animal the symbol ofthe Pelopids. iEschylus compares…
