Acropolis 2012 Aug 2012-Aug-Aug

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The Acropolis Museum
The metopes of the Parthenon depict the battle of the Centaurs
Centaur and Lapith tussle like wrestlers. South Metope (now in British Museum)
A centaur draped with a panther skin rears triumphantly over a fallen Lapith. South Metope (now in British Museum)
The Lapith lunges at the centaur with his left hand while preparing to strike with his right. South Metope (now in British Museum but the heads of both figures…
The Parthenon Gallery
View of Acropolis from the windows of the Parthenon Gallery
Three young men carry water jars on their shoulder, while a fourth bends down to lift the jar. Parthenon north frieze
Three men with short curly hair and himatia lead two more bulls. Parthenon north frieze
Group of cattle being led as victims for the sacrifice. This block is in the British Musuem