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title: Oinochoe with Centaur
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4201/oinochoe-with-centaur/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Oinochoe with Centaur

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Oinochoe with Centaur](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4201.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4201.jpg)

## Image Caption

The Oinochoe (or oenochoe) is one of the key forms of painted terracotta [Greek pottery](https://www.worldhistory.org/Greek_Pottery/); it is a form of wine jug. Centaurs were half man and half horse. This combination of brute strength and strong instinct meant that they could be volatile and aggressive. Representing the bestial side of humanity, they served as a warning to the ancient [Greek](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/greek/) against the danger of allowing passion to overcome reason. Attica, [Greece](https://www.worldhistory.org/greece/), 6th century BCE. (National Museum of [Scotland](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Scotland/), Edinburgh, UK)

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## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
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## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2015, November 22). Oinochoe with Centaur. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4201/oinochoe-with-centaur/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Oinochoe with Centaur." *World History Encyclopedia*, November 22, 2015. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4201/oinochoe-with-centaur/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Oinochoe with Centaur." *World History Encyclopedia*, 22 Nov 2015, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4201/oinochoe-with-centaur/>.

## License & Copyright

Submitted by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/ "User Page: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin"), published on 22 November 2015. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Copyright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright). You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.