Death Of Pentheus Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of vase is it?
A
Kylix
2
Q
What year?
A
480 BCE
3
Q
Why does it show Euripides’ Bacchae isn’t the authoritative version of this myth?
A
Pre-dates Euripides by 75 years
4
Q
Who’s the artist?
A
Douris
5
Q
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
