{short description of image} Dionysos in a Sailboat
One greek (Homeric) hymn states that the artwork shown in this piece states the god of wine, Dionosis, who had been abducted by pirates. He then caused vines to grow all over the ship (the grapes represent this) and thus frightened his captors who then jumped overboard and turned into dolphins.

Dionysos in a Sailboat

Who- Exekias
What- Greek pot painted with 3 phrases firing materials called englobe
When- 500 to 525 B.C.
Where-Near Thebes
Why- Shows real impression of life
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