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This magnificently scared-looking face represents the art of Tragedy, especially in the theater. It is part of a statue of Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy, who holds the mask with her right hand. Masks like this one were actually worn by actors on stage during Roman times to emphasize the role they were playing. It is thought this particular mask represented the Greek hero Heracles. The statue dates back to the second century AD and was found in the Italian region of Lazio. It came in the…
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Roman statue of Melpomene holding a mask Paris, musée du Louvre
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![Roman bronze mask coated with silver. The mask has a hinge at the top, it was meant to cover the entire face but could be held up for better vision or fresh air; 100 - 75 AD. [600x750] - Imgur Better Vision, Empire Romain, Roman Sculpture, Ancient Sculpture, Roman History, Roman Art, Medieval Armor, Masks Art, Ancient Artifacts](https://images.weserv.nl/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.pinimg.com%2F474x%2F5c%2F50%2Faf%2F5c50afd6c459e0aaa0733a0ca0e61f93.jpg&q=12&output=webp&max-age=110)
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At the Battle of Teutoburg Forest (aka Battle of Varus), c. 9 CE, a combined force of Germans annihilated a Roman army consisting of three legions including three squadrons of cavalry and six cohorts...
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