Judgement of Paris on Hydria
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Judgement of Paris on Hydria

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This mid-6th c. BC hydria depicts the Judgement of Paris, a key event leading to the Trojan War. Hermes guides Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite to Paris, the Trojan prince, as they compete for the golden apple, a symbol of beauty and power. The scene reflects ancient Greek values and divine influence on human affairs, highlighting themes of choice, consequence, and the interplay between mortals and deities.