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Lizards, Lions, and the Uncanny in Early Greek Art

2006; American School of Classical Studies at Athens; Volume: 75; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2972/hesp.75.1.121

1553-5622

Jeffrey M. Hurwit,

Ancient Egypt and Archaeology

An examination of the lizard in the imagery of Archaic Greek vase painting suggests that it was a figure of power and portent and often an omen of disaster. It is argued that the lizard should be ranked among such uncannybeasts as Gorgons, sphinxes, and at least one monumental feline from the Archaic Athenian Acropolis.