Which of the following statements is true of both the Ludovisi Battle Sacrophagus and Athena Battling Alkyoneos from the Great Altar of Zeus and Athena at Pergamon?
a. They show the defeat of Christian armies
b. They illustrate the conquest of barbarians
c. They celebrate the victory of the gods over the giants
d. They depict everyday events
Ans: b. They illustrate the conquest of barbarians
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