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Metope from the east side of the temple of Zeus, Olympia. Here Hercules holds the Earth on his shoulders with the aid of Athena, on the right Atlas gives the Apples of the Hesperides. (470-460 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). Hercules and Atlas. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/438/hercules-and-atlas/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Hercules and Atlas." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/438/hercules-and-atlas/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Hercules and Atlas." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 20 Mar 2023.
