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(1) Odysseus and the Underworld
Found one example of a Krater (ca. 400 B.C.E.) depicting a scene of Odysseus reviving the ghost of Teiresias on one side. Some have attributed this particular krater to the Dolon painter. This can point to its origins in the southern end of Italy (Lucania). In the scene, Odysseus sits mostly nude, with a cloak draped over his right thigh and is sitting on top of a pile of rocks. He has a dagger/knife sheathe that hangs at his side and is wearing boots. His dagger/knife is drawn in his right hand, aimed downwards, as he gazes down. He is flanked by what appear to be two of his men, both of which are wearing cloaks, footware, and staffs. The man on the right has his knife drawn over his head in an arch and appears to be moving forward as indicated by his active posture. The soldier on the left appears to be at rest, has one ankle drawn up over the other and leans against a staff. He is also wearing a helmet, where the other two men are not. At the feet of Odysseus appears to be a slain animal with blood running downwards. A face of an elderly man can be seen reaching up towards the slain animal. Unlike the men, who all have dark hair and beards, this face has a white hair and beard. It also appears to be the main focus of the three men. Also seems to be white figure pottery?

(2) Jar (Pelike) with Odysseus and Elpenor in the Underworld by the Lykaon Painter
Second example of a neck amphora (ca. 440 B.C.E) depicting another scene of Odysseus granting one of his deceased men a proper burial. Some have attributed this amphora to the Lykaon painter. This amphora is said to have come from Attica. In the scene, Odysseus is perched (not quite sure on what as nothing is visible underneath him) with his cloak draped over his right thigh, a dagger/knife sheathe at his side, and a hat dangling behind him. His knife is drawn into his left hand which rests at his side. He also seems to be resting his chin on the knuckles of his right hand. At his feet lay a slain sheep and ram. He is very focused on the man who stands before him (the figure on the left) who appears to be a young man, due to the lack of facial hair, in a very dynamic pose. This young man, a young soldier of Odysseus who died when they encountered Circe, is standing before Odysseus with his legs slightly spread, his left arm raised above his head, and his right arm pulled slightly back behind him. Behind both men stands Hermes, clearly indicated by both the winged boots and helmet. He is draped in a cloak while carrying his staff. Looked up lore and found that Hermes would serve as the guide of souls into/through the underworld (further connects this to Odysseus and underworld)

(3)Marathon Tumulus:
-Tumulus can also be referred to as tymbos or soros -Most apparent landmark on the Marathon plain -thought to have been a mass grave of Athenians lost in the battle of Marathon