South side of the Athenian Treasury

Athenian Treasury South Side
About 490-480 BCE. Delphi.

• The subject matter of the Athenian Treasury metopes, dividing the honors between Hercules and Theseus, makes it a good propaganda document of the new democracy, especially since Theseus is given the more conspicuous position.
• Reconstruction by Tournaire.

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