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A 1st century CE Roman sculpture of Melpomene, the Muse of tragedy. She holds a sword and the tragic mask of Hercules. (Vatican Museums, 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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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2013, June 17). Melpomene. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1297/melpomene/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Melpomene." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 17, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1297/melpomene/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Melpomene." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 17 Jun 2013. Web. 25 Mar 2023.
