Images of Ariadne in Attic Painted Vases
The article deals with the iconography of the image of Ariadne in Attic painted vases in the context of this image with the images of Theseus and Dionysos. Dishes depicting Dionysos and Ariadne could be particularly attractive to the residents of the Northern Black Sea coast. Although this image was formed in Attic under the influence of various urges, it was popular among the Pontic Greeks where its iconography could be accepted and interpreted differently. Miscellaneous understanding of Dionysos and his role regarding the cities of Pontus had an impact on it.