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title: Marsyas, detail from NAM, Athens, 215.
author: James Lloyd
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2699/marsyas-detail-from-nam-athens-215/
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# Marsyas, detail from NAM, Athens, 215.
_Authored by [James Lloyd](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/jtl203/)_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/2699.jpg)
## Image Caption
Detail of [Marsyas](https://www.worldhistory.org/Marsyas/) from NAM, [Athens](https://www.worldhistory.org/Athens/), 215. The bearded [satyr](https://www.worldhistory.org/satyr/) can be seen in a state of movement as he plays his auloi, the spread of his fingers is preserved by the left hand, and presumably corresponds to the finger-holes of the instrument
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## About the Author
James' main area of research is ancient Greek music, but he has general interests in mythology, religion, and art & archaeology. A self-confessed philhellene, James keeps at least one eye on the Roman pie.
- [Facebook Profile](https://www.facebook.com/jan.vandercrabben@ancient.eu)
## Cite This Work
### APA
Lloyd, J. (2014, June 18). Marsyas, detail from NAM, Athens, 215.. *World History Encyclopedia*.
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