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A modern reconstruction of the ancient Greek musical instrument, the sistrum (rattle). (Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments, Katakolon)
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, 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. 04 Feb 2023.
