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This work, in the manner of the Achilles Painter, presents a youthful athlete practicing under the guidance of his trainer. The scene refers to the myth of Zeus and Ganymede. Ganymede was a young athlete who was snatched from earth by Zeus in the form of an eagle and brought to Olympus to serve as cupbearer to the gods.

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This work, in the manner of the Achilles Painter, presents a youthful athlete practicing under the guidance of his trainer. The scene refers to the myth of Zeus and Ganymede. Ganymede was a young athlete who was snatched from earth by Zeus in the form of an eagle and brought to Olympus to serve as cupbearer to the gods.