In Greek mythology, Scylla is a composite sea creature characterized by its monstrous nature, as portrayed in numerous literary sources, such as Homer's Odyssey and Apollonius Rhodius’ Argonautica, where she is described as a terrifying sea monster lurking to attack passing ships. It is possible that the origins of Scylla are linked to Phoenician or Minoan civilizations, given the similarities in certain mythological elements. Scylla frequently appears in Greek art, particularly on Greek pottery, where she is often depicted with the head and torso of a woman, the body of a fish, and dog-like creatures emerging from her waist . The research aims to trace the representations of Scylla, as her images are widespread across various forms of Greek art, particularly in pottery. By examining these depictions, the study seeks to understand the historical extent of Scylla's appearance on Greek pottery, the different forms in which she was portrayed, and how these visual representations align with the descriptions provided by ancient authors. The research also intends to identify the regions where depictions of Scylla were most prevalent and compare these portrayals with other contemporary art forms to determine whether her image on pottery differed from that in other forms of art or whether her representation was consistent across various artistic mediums.
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