Greece - Theseus and Athens - Crommyonian Sow Flashcards
1
Q
What does one version of the myth state?
A
The sow actually referred to a female thief who was nicknamed ‘Sow’ on account of her beast like behaviour
2
Q
What happened in both versions of the myth?
A
Theseus killed the sow
3
Q
What does thesow of Crommyon do on the kylix?
A
Spring upwards against Theseus, who advances with a sword
4
Q
On the kylix, who is beside the sow?
A
An old woman, probably Phaea, the person who feared the sow
