British Museum - Achilles is one of the great heroes in the myth of the Trojan War. This black-figure amphora from 530 BC depicts Achilles killing the Amazon queen Penthesilea. According to
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Achilles killing the amazon Penthesilea black figured greek pottery amphora : Ancient greek vessels : Greek pottery : 26_
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![British Museum on Twitter: "A fictional scene from the Trojan War is depicted on this ancient Greek amphora – the warrior Achilles killing Penthesilea, Queen of the Amazons. According to the story, British Museum on Twitter: "A fictional scene from the Trojan War is depicted on this ancient Greek amphora – the warrior Achilles killing Penthesilea, Queen of the Amazons. According to the story,](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DSJaPRoXcAIsR0Z.jpg:large)