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    What art, taught to Achilles by Chiron and visited upon Penthesilea, did Exekias reveal?

    Question #64241. Asked by andian. (Apr 03 06 9:53 PM)


    bojjie

    		Chiron taught Achilles the art of combat, which Achilles later used in killing the Amazon Queen Penthesilea, which is revealed in a black-figured amphora signed by Exekias

    http://www.wildwood.cps.k12.il.us/stwork/greekheroes05/Achilles/Achilleswebpage.html

    Apr 04 06, 12:44 AM
    lanfranco

    		Exekias produced quite a few beautiful black-figure vases on Homeric and other themes. The Ajax and Achilles vase in the Vatican is one of my favorites:


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exekias

    Apr 04 06, 4:48 PM

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