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title: Panathenaic Procession
author: James Lloyd
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# Panathenaic Procession

_Authored by [James Lloyd](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/jtl203/)_

## Image File

[![Panathenaic Procession](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3318.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/3318.jpg)

## Image Caption

Block XLIV of the South Frieze of the [Parthenon Sculptures](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/780/the-parthenon-sculptures/). Attributed to Pheidias 438BC-432 BCE. Detail of a cow being led to sacrifice by four youths. The cow does not seem to be too happy about this. The two youths at right look back to see what all the noise is about as the two youths at left try to control the cow, who is rearing her head in distress. BM 1816,0610.86. (British Museum, London)

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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, December 13). Panathenaic Procession. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3318/panathenaic-procession/>
### Chicago
Lloyd, James. "Panathenaic Procession." *World History Encyclopedia*, December 13, 2014. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3318/panathenaic-procession/>.
### MLA
Lloyd, James. "Panathenaic Procession." *World History Encyclopedia*, 13 Dec 2014, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3318/panathenaic-procession/>.

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