Illustration
This Attic red-figure vase depicts an aulos player accompanying a female dancer. There is a kithara suspended in between them.
National Archaeological Museum 1187
About the Author
James' main area of research is ancient Greek music, but he has general interests in mythology, religion, and art & archaeology. A self-confessed philhellene, James keeps at least one eye on the Roman pie.
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Lloyd, J. (2013, January 14). An Aulos Player and Dancing Girl. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1016/an-aulos-player-and-dancing-girl/
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