Crete, Archaeological Museum of Chania:Mosaic of Poseidon and Amymone.The central part of the &

Crete, Archaeological Museum of Chania:

Mosaic of Poseidon and Amymone.

The central part of the “triclinium” of a private house from greco-roman Kydonia. The depicted myth is developed in two scenes: On the left Amymone is attacked by a satyr at Lerni spring. On the right, Poseidon helps Amymone, after rescuing her. In a separate frame a cock fight is depicted as an allusion to the erotic quarrel.

Dated to the middle 3rd century A.D

Found at the town of Chania (1866 square) in 1937.

Detail from a decorative medallion depicting a Medusa head.

A full view of all the scenes depicted on the mosaic.