Illustration
An early 1st century CE bronze lion, a typical decoration used to crown the rudder shaft of Roman warships. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome).
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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Cartwright, M. (2013, May 09). Roman Rudder Decoration. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1203/roman-rudder-decoration/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Rudder Decoration." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 09, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1203/roman-rudder-decoration/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Rudder Decoration." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 09 May 2013. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
