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Stone bases of the Zanes of Olympia. These statues of Zeus were funded from fines from offending athletes in the Games. (4th century BCE).
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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Cartwright, M. (2012, April 26). The Zanes, Olympia. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/427/the-zanes-olympia/
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Cartwright, Mark. "The Zanes, Olympia." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/427/the-zanes-olympia/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "The Zanes, Olympia." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
