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A Roman mosaic emblemata depicting Medusa. 2nd-3rd century CE, Tarraco (modern Tarragona), Spain. (Archaeological Museum, Tarragona)
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Mark is a full-time writer, 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. (2016, August 26). Medusa Mosaic. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5532/medusa-mosaic/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Medusa Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 26, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5532/medusa-mosaic/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Medusa Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Aug 2016. Web. 27 Jul 2024.
