Death Of Pentheus Flashcards

1
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What kind of vase is it?

A

Kylix

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2
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What year?

A

480 BCE

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3
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Why does it show Euripides’ Bacchae isn’t the authoritative version of this myth?

A

Pre-dates Euripides by 75 years

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4
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Who’s the artist?

A

Douris

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5
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What does it depict

A

Pentheus being ripped apart while a satyr watches, reminding us of Dionysus. the panther-skins that the women are wearing are also signs of the god, as well as showing the maenads’ power over wild animals

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