Adonis & the Boar - Ancient Greco-Roman Mosaic (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Hatay Archaeology Museum, Antakya |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Type | Mosaic |
| Context | Antioch or Daphne |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Adonis, the handsome, young lover of the goddess Aphrodite, battles a boar. According to one version of the myth, the beast was the jealous god Ares in disguise.