Among the many trials of Odysseus' long journey home, few carry a more powerful warning than the story of the Cattle of the Sun in Book XII of Homer's Odyssey. After surviving countless dangers, Odysseus and his exhausted crew arrive on the island of Thrinacia, where the sacred cattle of Helios, the sun god, graze freely.
The goddess Circe had warned Odysseus and his men never to harm the cattle, for they belonged to a divine power. Although Odysseus tries to protect his crew from temptation, hunger and desperation overcome them during his absence. They slaughter the sacred animals, ignoring the warning of the gods.
When Helios discovers what has happened, he demands justice from Zeus. The punishment is severe: Odysseus' ship is destroyed by divine lightning, and his companions perish, leaving him alone to continue his journey home.
This design reflects one of the most dramatic moments of the Odyssey: the conflict between human weakness, fate, and the power of the divine. The warm orange and red artwork evokes the brilliance of the sun, the sacred herd of Helios, and the eternal themes of temptation and consequence found throughout Greek mythology.
Printed on a soft classic white unisex cotton T-shirt, this piece is perfect for lovers of Homer's epics, Greek mythology, ancient history, classical literature, and legendary tales of adventure.
- 100% cotton
- Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
- Open-end yarn
- Tubular fabric
- Taped neck and shoulders
- Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
- Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
- Made to order just for you!
- No returns, non-refundable
- Please measure yourself to make sure you order the right size
- Designed in Greece
- Produced and shipped from the European Union
The sizes correspond to a smaller size in the US market, so US customers should order a size up.
Product colors may differ from the pictures. The digital representation may alter the coloring of the product depending on your viewing screen.
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Size guide
| LENGTH (cm) | WIDTH (cm) | SLEEVE LENGTH (cm) | |
| S | 71.1 | 45.7 | 39.7 |
| M | 73.7 | 50.8 | 43.2 |
| L | 76.2 | 55.9 | 47 |
| XL | 78.7 | 61 | 50.8 |
| 2XL | 81.3 | 66 | 54.6 |
| 3XL | 83.8 | 71.1 | 58 |
• Traceability:
- Knitting—Honduras, the Dominican Republic
- Dyeing—Honduras, the Dominican Republic
- Manufacturing—Nicaragua, Honduras, Haiti, El Salvador, or the Dominican Republic
• Contains 0% recycled polyester
• Contains 0% dangerous substances
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), L'Athénienne ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at lathenienne@gmail.com or write to us Dion, Areopagitou 3.