Illustration
A detail of a wrestling scene, c. 510 BCE from the base of a funerary kouros. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens)
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. (2012, April 26). Greek Wrestling. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/391/greek-wrestling/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Greek Wrestling." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 26, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/391/greek-wrestling/.
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Cartwright, Mark. "Greek Wrestling." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Apr 2012. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
