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Reconstruction of a mural from the Stoa Poikile (original created 460 BCE) depicting the Battle of Marathon between Greeks and Athenians (lemmy.world)
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[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I LOVE HIM.

A very happy dog running around the battlefield from OP's picture.

Mmm, yes, indeed, verily.

Four warriors with spears, shields and helmets and nothing else but their butts.

"Screw you guys, I'm going home."

A figure labelled Selene is sitting on a horse and seems to be leaving the place.