noun
- plural of hydria; ancient Greek water jars with three handles used for carrying and storing water
Usage: archaeology; classical antiquity
Examples
- The museum’s collection includes several beautifully painted hydriae from the 5th century BCE.
- Archaeologists discovered fragments of hydriae at the ancient Greek settlement.
- The hydriae were decorated with scenes from Greek mythology.
- Women in ancient Greece used hydriae to transport water from wells and fountains.
- The black-figure hydriae displayed intricate artwork depicting daily life.
- Scholars study the decorative patterns on hydriae to understand ancient Greek culture.