Sacrificial Table, Nemea

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by Mark Cartwright
published on 26 April 2012

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Sacrificial Table, Nemea — Restored stone table on which were placed the sacrificial offerings to the Gods in Greek religious practice. One tray was for the 'Epidaurian Gods' (Apollo & Esklepios), the other for Zeus. (c. 300 BCE). Nemea Archaeological Museum.

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Mark Cartwright

Mark is a history writer based in Italy. His special interests include pottery, architecture, world mythology and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share in common. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the Publishing Director at AHE.

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Cartwright, M. (2012, April 26). Sacrificial Table, Nemea. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/484/

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Cartwright, Mark. "Sacrificial Table, Nemea." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 26, 2012. https://www.ancient.eu/image/484/.

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