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A protome of an ancient Hellenic deity created from clay. Samos, Greece, c. 525 BCE. (Pushkin Museum, Moscow)
About the Author
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2017, August 31). Protome of a Hellenic Deity. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7148/protome-of-a-hellenic-deity/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Protome of a Hellenic Deity." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 31, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7148/protome-of-a-hellenic-deity/.
MLA Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Protome of a Hellenic Deity." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 31 Aug 2017. Web. 29 Nov 2023.
