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A 3D representation of Athenian hoplites in battle. The Gorgon device on the central figure's shield was a typical feature of Greek shield design. In Greek mythology the stare of the Gorgon Medusa was said to turn people to stone.
Assembly, T. C. (2013, May 29). Athenian Hoplites. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/1251/
Assembly, The C. "Athenian Hoplites." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 29, 2013. https://www.ancient.eu/image/1251/.
Assembly, The C. "Athenian Hoplites." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 29 May 2013. Web. 04 Mar 2021.
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