Illustration
A marble eye which was once attached to the prow of a trireme in order to ward off evil. Traces of the original paint can still be seen. (Archaeological Museum of Piraeus)
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. (2014, December 14). Trireme Eye. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3333/trireme-eye/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Trireme Eye." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 14, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/3333/trireme-eye/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Trireme Eye." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 14 Dec 2014. Web. 20 Apr 2024.
