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title: Athenian Women Attack a Messenger
author: Ancient History Magazine/ Karwansaray Publishers
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12726/athenian-women-attack-a-messenger/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Athenian Women Attack a Messenger

_Authored by Ancient History Magazine/ Karwansaray Publishers_

## Image File

[![Athenian Women Attack a Messenger](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/12726.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/12726.jpg)

## Image Caption

Athenian [women](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/women/) attacking the messenger who brings news that their husbands' died in [battle](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/battle/). Illustration by Marek Szyszko.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Publishers, A. H. M. K. (2020, September 14). Athenian Women Attack a Messenger. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12726/athenian-women-attack-a-messenger/>
### Chicago
Publishers, Ancient History Magazine/ Karwansaray. "Athenian Women Attack a Messenger." *World History Encyclopedia*, September 14, 2020. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12726/athenian-women-attack-a-messenger/>.
### MLA
Publishers, Ancient History Magazine/ Karwansaray. "Athenian Women Attack a Messenger." *World History Encyclopedia*, 14 Sep 2020, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12726/athenian-women-attack-a-messenger/>.

## License & Copyright

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