The Well that Warned about Water's Spiritual Dangers

Remarkable puteal or well-head from Ostia, 2nd century AD, excavated in 1797 and now in the Met.

It depicts two cautionary tales concerning water. This is Narcissus falling in love with his reflection.

And this is Hylas being captured by nymphs, part of the cycle of tales around the Argonauts. Astonishing.