La iconografía del jabalí en la cerámica ibéricade la caza al mito

Résumé

Iconographic analysis of the wild boar in Iberian ceramics. They are mostly hunting scenes that show the mythical importance of this animal in initiation rites of the equestrian elite and as a precious hunting trophy, which would symbolize the fight of good against evil. In their formal aspect, the scenes represented derive from Late-Classic and Hellenistic prototypes, but they must be considered narratives in images of local myths transmitted orally. The wild boar harassed by wolves or dogs would symbolize the struggle between the ‘beast’ and its ‘victim’, between life and death. But the context of the scenes indicates their relationship with the Founding Hero, who constituted the ideological support of political power as Father, Patron and Protector of the people and its territory, especially of its equestrian ruling elites, Therefore, these vessels would be used in ceremonies of the gentile and polyadic cult.