Hippolytus and his stepmother Phaedra
This post is also available in: Polish (polski)
Hippolytus and his stepmother Phaedra
Roman painting showing a scene from mythology. In the fresco we see Hippolytus and his stepmother Phaedra, who confesses her affection for him. Phaedra tried to seduce Hippolytos; but when he rejected her advances, she hanged herself accusing Hippolytus of trying to seduce her. Hippolytus was therefore exiled. In the painting, Hippolytus is preparing to hunt.
The object is dated to the 1st-century CE. and was discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.
IMPERIUM ROMANUM needs your support!
If you like the content I collect on the website and share it on social media channels, I will be grateful for your support. Even the smallest amounts will allow me to pay for further corrections and improvements on the site and pay for the server.
Support IMPERIUM ROMANUM!
Discover secrets of ancient Rome!
If you want to be up to date with the newest articles on the website and discoveries from ancient Rome, subscribe to the newsletter, which is sent each Saturday.
Subscribe to newsletter!