Ancient Roman sarcophagus of Aurelia Botania Demetria depicting the Trojan War 2nd century CE
"Now, noble Paris, blonde Helen’s husband, donned his fine armour. First he clasped the greaves about his legs, splendid ones with silver clips; next fitted his brother Lycaon’s cuirass over his chest, adjusting it himself; from his shoulder he slung his bronze sword with silver studs, then his thick and sturdy shield; on his firm head he set a well-made helm with horse-hair crest, grimly the plume nodded from its crown, and grasped a brave spear tailored to his grip. Likewise warlike Menelaus donned his battle gear."
-Homer, The Iliad, Book 3.310-394
-Homer, The Iliad, Book 3.310-394
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| Aphrodite is concealing Paris who is defeated by Menelaos. Odysseus is looking at the scene. Current location: Antalya Museum. |
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| "Sarcophagus of Aurelia Botaine Demetria - Antalya Archaeological Museum. It was illegally taken by smugglers from the necropolis of Perge in 1997. It was confiscated by security forces when it was about to be sold." |
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| Aurelia Botaine Demetria. |
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| Left to right: Achilles strikes Thersites, Aphrodite shields Paris who is defeated by Menelaus, Odysseus watches, Menelaus carries the dead Patroklos. |
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