Hercules Abducting Iole

20 days left

Invest in History Education

By supporting World History Encyclopedia, you're investing in the future of history education. Your donation helps us empower the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to understand the world around them. Help us start the new year ready to publish more reliable historical information, free for everyone.
$0 / $10000

Illustration

Mark Cartwright
by
published on 06 April 2021
Subscribe to author
Hercules Abducting Iole Download Full Size Image

A 2nd century CE Attic relief plaque depicting Hercules abducting Iole. On the right is a youth representing the 'leader of the bride' or nymphagogus. (Archaeological Museum of Piraeus, Athens)

Remove Ads
Advertisement
Subscribe to this author

About the Author

Mark Cartwright
Mark is a full-time writer, 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.

Cite This Work

APA Style

Cartwright, M. (2021, April 06). Hercules Abducting Iole. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13803/hercules-abducting-iole/

Chicago Style

Cartwright, Mark. "Hercules Abducting Iole." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 06, 2021. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/13803/hercules-abducting-iole/.

MLA Style

Cartwright, Mark. "Hercules Abducting Iole." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 06 Apr 2021. Web. 11 Dec 2024.

Membership