Illustration
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)
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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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/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Hercules Abducting Iole." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 06 Apr 2021. Web. 28 Sep 2023.
