Reunion of Helen and Menelaus

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A terracotta depicting Aphrodite on the left hand side is with Eros who is flying above. They welcome Helen of Troy back to her husband Menelaus’ after the sack of Troy. However, Menelaus on the right is upset because she cheated on him. Helen is in the middle of the terracotta facing towards her husband but attempting to flee.

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We choose a terracotta that depicts the reunion of Helen of Troy and her husband Menelaus after the Trojan War. Helen was the catalyst for the war, as she left/was taken from her husband to be with Paris from Troy. This terracotta shows the heated reunion between the married couple, along with Aphrodite and Eros. Helen seems to be attempting to flee from her husband as he is attempting to attack her, angry for her unfaithfulness.

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  • creator
    Menelaus’ Painter
  • publisher
    University of d’Orelans, a member of the Athena European University
  • rights holder
    University of d’Orelans, a member of the Athena European University