Illustration
A 3rd century CE Roman floor mosaic depicting Bacchus, god of wine. From via Flaminia, Rome. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome).
About the Author
Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at WHE.
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Cartwright, M. (2013, May 26). Roman Bacchus Floor Mosaic. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1248/roman-bacchus-floor-mosaic/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Bacchus Floor Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 26, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1248/roman-bacchus-floor-mosaic/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Roman Bacchus Floor Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 May 2013. Web. 22 May 2022.
