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Central medallion of the Megalopsychia Hunt of Antioch mosaic depicting the allegorical figure of Megalopsyche (greatness of soul, an ancient virtue). Late 5th century CE, found in the village of Yakto near Daphne. Hatay Archaeology Museum, Antakya.
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Raddato, C. (2021, March 09). Megalopsychia Hunt Mosaic. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13591/megalopsychia-hunt-mosaic/
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Raddato, Carole. "Megalopsychia Hunt Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified March 09, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13591/megalopsychia-hunt-mosaic/.
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