[792] The representation of Inachus as a river-god has nothing to do with any event in the story, but is simply introduced that he may be identified in the work of art. See notes on 8. 652, 653, 654. ‘Caelata:’ Inachus is part of the “emblema.” Representations of river-gods reclining with water streaming out of pitchers at their sides are common enough.
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