Greek Myths and Hydria Designs

An Example of a Greek Hydria Depicting Heracles and the Hydra (at the J. Paul Getty Museum)

Pandora's Box, Illustrated by Giana, Grade 2

Athena Turns Medusa into a Monster, Ivana, Grade 2

Medusa and Athena, by Dory, Grade 2

Persius Defeats Medusa, Giana, Grade 2

Icarus Flies too Close to the Sun, Mariah, Grade 2

Pandora's Box, Wendy, Grade 2

       A hydria is a water vase that was used in ancient Greece.  The first and second graders designed some hydria depicting their favorite Greek myths.  Much of what we know about the ancient Greeks comes from their artwork, including painted pots like these.  The tops and bottoms of the vessels were decorated with geometric designs, and the center shows stories of gods, goddesses and Greek warriors.