The metopes represent the battles between the Centaurs and Lapithæ, at the nuptials of Pirithous.
Pirithous was his son, and was guilty of having, with Theseus, attempted to carry off Proserpine.
Thereon Polypoetes, mighty son of Pirithous, hit Damasus with a spear upon his cheek-pierced helmet.
But Pirithous was the father of Polyptes, who led a Thessalian division in the war.
She was of noble form, with delicate, youthful face, so beautiful that all the guests praised Pirithous for his good fortune.
