Eros Flying with a Hare
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Eros Flying with a Hare

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This olpe from the first quarter of the 5th century BC depicts Eros, the god of love, flying while holding a hare. The imagery symbolizes love’s playful and capricious nature and the pursuit of beauty and desire. The hare, linked to fertility and speed, complements Eros’s mythological role. This piece reflects the artistic and cultural values of the period, highlighting the intertwining of divine and earthly themes.