This cup depicts the god of wine Dionysos escaping pirates by hiding and turning them into dolphins. Exekias, Dionysos Kylix by Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris
Achilles and Ajax, heroes of the Trojan War, break from battle to play a friendly game that hints at a tragic future. Exekias, Attic black figure amphora with Ajax ... by Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker