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Lapith women from the west pediment of the temple of Zeus, Olympia in the severe style (c. 460 BCE). Olympia Archaeological Museum.
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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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2012, April 26). Pediment Detail, Temple of Zeus, Olympia. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/422/pediment-detail-temple-of-zeus-olympia/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Pediment Detail, Temple of Zeus, Olympia." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/422/pediment-detail-temple-of-zeus-olympia/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Pediment Detail, Temple of Zeus, Olympia." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 03 Feb 2023.
