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Rape of Cassandra at Altar of Athena, Trojan War, 330BC. Artist: Unknown.

Rape of Cassandra at Altar of Athena, Trojan War, 330BC. Artist: Unknown.

2-663-426 - © CM Dixon/Heritage Images

Rape of Cassandra at Altar of Athena, Trojan War, 330BC. Cassandra sought shelter in the temple of Athena and there she embraced the wooden statue of Athena in supplication for her protection, where she was abducted and brutally raped by Ajax the Lesser.

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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
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  1. CM Dixon: British: Photographer
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  1. Object
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World Europe Greece

  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E
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History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

Religion & Belief Mythology

History & Politics Artefacts

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2144x3232
File Size : 20,301kb

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  1. NBCR11 | GR4LB747-DX
  1. 0370004915
  1. 2-663-426
  1. 2663426
  1. NBCR11 | GR4LB747-DX
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