"Struggle between Peleus and Thetis" A small lion biting Peleus' upper arm represents one of the creatures Thetis transformed herself into to escape his attacks. To either side, Nereids flee, holding their arms high in distress, some holding dolphins and fish. Attic Red Figure Kylix attributed to Douris 490-470 bce (late archaic) Munich 2648
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