Illustration
Two high archaic kouroi, inscribed as Cleobis and Biton. c.580 BCE. These kouroi are over-life-size, standing at 6.5m tall, and are currently housed at the Delphi Museum. The sculptor was Polymides of Argos.
About the Author
James' main area of research is ancient Greek music, but he has general interests in mythology, religion, and art & archaeology. A self-confessed philhellene, James keeps at least one eye on the Roman pie.
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Lloyd, J. (2014, August 12). Cleobis & Biton. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2917/cleobis--biton/
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Lloyd, James. "Cleobis & Biton." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 12, 2014. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/2917/cleobis--biton/.
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Lloyd, James. "Cleobis & Biton." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 12 Aug 2014. Web. 24 Apr 2024.
