Department of Classical Studies

Athena and the Aegis


Athena's Aegis This statue of Athena from the old Parthenon, now in the Acropolis Museum, shows her snaky aegis well.
Athena is shown here on a red figure amphora by the Andokides Painter (c. 530-520 B.C.), wearing the aegis adorned with Medusa's head. As usual, the goddess appears in full armor (shield, spear and helmet). Athena's Aegis