The return of Hephaistos to Mount Olympos
The subject, which encompasses both sides of the vase, is the return of Hephaistos to Mount Olympos, the home of the gods. Because he was born lame, his mother cast him out of Olympos. In revenge, Hephaistos fashioned a throne that held Hera fast when she sat on it. only Hephaistos could release her. Therefore, he was given wine and escorted to Olympos by Dionysos. On the left: Hephaistos on mule among satyrs and maenads. On the right: Dionysos among satyrs and maenads.
