black figure ceramic hydria CLV05800PH59

Masterpiece handmade ceramic Black-figure hydria, museum copy, around 500-400BC.

Depicts the goddess Athena in battle. In Greek mythology, Athena (Ancient Greek: Αθηνά) is a goddess of wisdom, strategic-war and weaving.

 The term hydria means a vessel of ancient Greek ceramics with an oval body, a distinct neck and a round mouth. It had a vertical handle on the shoulder, which was used for transport and two horizontal handles on the sides, which were used for lifting. The name "Hydria" is etymologically derived from water, that is, modern Greek water.

Athena, also known as "Athene," "Pallas Athena," or "Athina," was one of the three virgin goddesses (these were the goddesses that remained independent, despite Aphrodite’s spells, and were never involved in marriage or motherhood). Athena was known for her decisions; they were fair and just, as well as compassionate. Athena is the goddess of various things; the most prominent being wisdom, war, and crafts. Although she is the goddess of war, it is not necessarily the fighting aspect of war that she presides over. Rather, it is the planning and strategy of warfare that she is known for. Even though she is mainly recognized for war strategy, she is also brave and fierce in battle.