Astarias
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Astarias is a Giant depicted on the sixth‑century BC Siphnian Treasury marble relief of the Gigantomachy at Delphi. He is shown lying dead on the ground beside a male figure identified as either Ares or Achilles, after being defeated by Athena. The figure is labelled 'Astarias' on the monument.
When
- First attested
- 600 BCE
- Attested period
- -600 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Known from a sixth‑century BC marble relief of the Gigantomachy.
Relationships
- enemy of
- Athena
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“A Giant opponent of Athena is depicted on the Siphnian Treasury, a sixth century BC marble depiction of the Gigantomachy from Delphi, labelled 'Astarias'.”
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