Actaeon
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In Greek mythology, Actaeon was the son of the priestly herdsman Aristaeus in Boeotia, and a famous Theban hero. Through his mother Autonoë he was a member of the ruling House of Cadmus. Like Achilles
The death of Actaeon on red-figure skyphos from Paestum, 4th century BC (Karlsruhe, Badisches Landesmuseum).
Actaeon, sculpture group in the cascade at Caserta
The Transformation of Actaeon, etching by Jean Mignon, 430 x 574 mm, 1550s?, without its very elaborate frame. Actaeon is shown three times, finally being killed by his hounds. with frame
In François Clouet's Bath of Diana (1558–59) Actaeon's passing on horseback at left and mauling as a stag at right is incidental to the three female nudes.
Necklace of Harmonia
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The Necklace of Harmonia, also called the Necklace of Eriphyle, was a fabled object in Greek mythology that, according to legend, brought great misfortune to all of its wearers or owners, who were pri
Polynices offering Eriphyle the necklace of Harmonia; Attic red-figure oenochoe c. 450–440 BC. Louvre museum
Semele's death upon seeing the true form of Zeus. "Jupiter and Semele" oil painting by Peter Paul Reubens.
Jocasta, Ismene, and Antigone beg Eteocles and Polynices to make peace. Print by Pieter Franciscus Martenasie after a painting by Andries Lens