Illustration
A detail from the frieze of the Treasury of the Siphians at Delphi depicting the Gods fighting the Giants (525 BCE), Delphi Archaeological Museum. Note the representation of the gorgon at the shield centre.
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). Gorgon, Gigantomachy of Delphi. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/525/gorgon-gigantomachy-of-delphi/
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Cartwright, Mark. "Gorgon, Gigantomachy of Delphi." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/525/gorgon-gigantomachy-of-delphi/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Gorgon, Gigantomachy of Delphi." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
