It is decorated with elegant black walls. Also, beautiful images of mythological characters and themes inspired by the Trojan War. The Pompeii banquet hall. Recently unearthed, it is wonderful.
It is now completely visible in all its glory. Archaeologists believe that the room provided a refined setting for entertaining during moments of conviviality. They could be banquets or conversations, with the clear objective of following an elegant lifestyle. This is reflected in the size of the space or the presence of exquisite frescoes and mosaics.
heroic painting
The dominant theme seems to be that of heroism. The pairs of heroes and deities involved in the Trojan War stand out. It seems to refer to the fact that men forge their own destiny, reports the Pompeii Archaeological Park.
Who appears in the Pompeii banquet hall? Helena and Paris; There is the figure of Cassandra, the daughter of Priam, who is represented on the walls of the dining room along with Apollo, and many others. In Greek mythology, Cassandra was famous for her gift of foresight and her terrible destiny that prevented her from altering the course of future events. Apollo cursed her for refusing to give herself to him. And she could not prevent the tragic events of the Trojan War that she had foreseen. After being raped during the taking of Troy, she would end up being Agamemnon’s slave in Mycenae.
Entertainment
The presence of mythological figures was frequent in the paintings of living rooms and dining rooms of Roman houses. It had the explicit social function of entertaining guests and diners. It provided talking points for conversations and reflections on life.
The room measures about fifteen meters long and six meters wide. It opens to a patio that appears to be an access room without a roof. It has a long undecorated staircase leading to the first floor.
A huge pile of construction materials was found under the arches of the staircase. Someone had drawn two pairs of gladiators with charcoal. Seen across the millennia, those men were no different from us.
