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Metope
south 7, the Parthenon, Athens. London, British Museum. H. 1.33m.
The Lapith, left, strides in to punch the Centaur, right, grabbing
a handful of his cloak. The Centaur rears back in surprise at the
attack, lashing out with his forelegs to catch the Lapith in the stomach
or groin. He fights to regain his cloak, a look of furious panic on
his face in contrast to the calm expression of the Lapith. |
