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Friday, October 17, 2014

Greek mosaic uncovered in ancient Alexander-era tomb depicts abduction of underworld goddess Persephone

An imposing mosaic uncovered in the largest antique tomb ever discovered in Greece depicts the myth of the abduction of Persephone, Zeus's daughter who became goddess of the underworld. The 4.5-metre by 3-metre floor mosaic was discovered in a huge tomb ...


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