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Achilles and Patroclus
Euphronios Krater: ca. 515 B.C.
The Death of Sarpedon: Sarpedon was a Lycian prince, son of Zeus [Helen was the daughter of
Zeus (swan) and Leda if you recall], and was killed by Patroklos, best friend of Achilles. Here
his body is being lifted by both Sleep (on left, Hypnos) and Death (Thanatos, on right).
On the front Hermes can also be seen (note winged hat and staff).
The reverse shows an arming scene.
