South frieze of the Altar: Aither and Uranos

Behind Themis stands a powerful figure with spreading wings. Owl masks are tucked among the feathers. This may be Uranos, father of the Titans and god of the night sky. He is about to deliver a violent sword stroke to his enemy, who is already on his knees. In a vain attempt to defend himself, the Giant raises his fist wrapped in an animal skin (cat.no. 180.13). The next group to the left shows a young god (Aither?) wrestling with a lion-headed, snake-legged Giant. Although the centre of the south frieze is less well preserved, the moon goddess Selene appears astride a mule facing left. In front of them, a young Giant equipped with a helmet and spear faces off against the Titaness Theia (?).