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A modern reconstruction of the ancient Greek musical instrument, the sistrum (rattle). (Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments, Katakolon)
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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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Cartwright, M. (2012, September 11). Ancient Greek Sistrum. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/876/ancient-greek-sistrum/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Ancient Greek Sistrum." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 11, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/876/ancient-greek-sistrum/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Ancient Greek Sistrum." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Sep 2012. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
