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Oinochoe with Centaur

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by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
published on 22 November 2015

Oinochoe with Centaur — The Oinochoe (or oenochoe) is one of the key forms of painted terracotta Greek pottery; it is a form of wine jug. Centaurs were half man and half horse. This combination of brute strength and strong instinct meant that they could be volatile and aggressive. Representing the bestial side of humanity, they served as a warning to the ancient Greek against the danger of allowing passion to overcome reason. Attica, Greece, 6th century BCE. (National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, UK)

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Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.

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APA Style

Amin, O. S. M. (2015, November 22). Oinochoe with Centaur. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/4201/

Chicago Style

Amin, Osama S. M. "Oinochoe with Centaur." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 22, 2015. https://www.ancient.eu/image/4201/.

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Amin, Osama S. M. "Oinochoe with Centaur." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 22 Nov 2015. Web. 20 Sep 2019.

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