Boxford Mosaic 2019

3D Model

This mosaic shows cast of characters from Greek Mythology . Adding to the Bellerophon and the Chimera story from 2015, 2019 revealed that a large part of the floor contained the story of the Triumph of Pelops.

This story involves Pelops seeking the hand in marriage of Hippodamia, the beautiful daughter of King Oenomaus. The king challenged all suitors to a chariot race and, when they inevitably lost, the losers were beheaded and their heads displayed in court. Pelops, aware of this, sabotaged the king’s chariot with the help of the royal charioteer, Myrtilus, on the promise of a night with the princess and half the kingdom. Having won the race, Pelops reneged on his promise and killed Myrtilus, but not before Myrtilus could issue a curse on Pelops and his descendants

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