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The Hercules Gate at Ephesus gets its name from the reliefs of Hercules that adorn its columns. Hercules is considered the greatest of Greek heroes, and the epitome of masculinity. In the reliefs, Hercules is depicted wearing the skin of the Nemean lion.
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Serrano, E. (2020, July 08). Hercules Gate, Ephesus. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12441/hercules-gate-ephesus/
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Serrano, Edgar. "Hercules Gate, Ephesus." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 08, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12441/hercules-gate-ephesus/.
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Serrano, Edgar. "Hercules Gate, Ephesus." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 08 Jul 2020. Web. 18 Apr 2024.
