visualizations
visualizations

Kabeiros as Dionysos Chthonios  

  • thumb_img
  • thumb_img

The god Kabeiros in the form of the Dionysos Chthonios (of the underworld) is depicted reclining in an anaklintro. He holds a kantharos in his right hand and an egg in his left. He is resting his left hand on a pillow. He is semi-naked, only a himation covers his lower body, and wears an olive wreath on his head. There is a table in front of him. In his right, a big snake (chthonic symbol) is drinking from his kantharos.


Caption Red-figure bell krater depicting Kabeiros in the form of Dionysos Chthonios

Mythic people Cabeiri (Divinities)

Type Clay object

Artist/Creator Mystai Painter

Origin Boeotia

Current position National Archaeological Museum, Athens

Index number A 1393

Dating late 5th century BC

Notes

File:Red figure bell krater, NAMA 1393, 191331.jpg - Wikimedia Commons

Points of interest

Related
Myths

Points of interest

Related
Points of interest

x
This site is using cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue by pressing the "Accept" button, we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on Mythotopia
Accept