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Detail of the #Odysseus and the #Sirens mosaic from Dougga (#Tunisia) depicting Odysseus' encounter with the Sirens from #TheOdyssey by #Homer. The three Sirens stand on a rocky island, depicted as creatures with the legs and wings of birds holding a variety of musical instruments. Their irresistible songs are said to enchant and hypnotize those who hear them, often leading sailors to shipwreck on rocky shores. This particular mosaic is dated to the 2nd century CE. 📷 Photo by Carole Raddato, taken at the Bardo National Museum, Tunisia. #AncientHistory #AncientGreece

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Detail of the #Odysseus and the #Sirens mosaic from Dougga (#Tunisia) depicting Odysseus' encounter with the Sirens from #TheOdyssey by #Homer. The three Sirens stand on a rocky island, depicted as creatures with the legs and wings of birds holding a variety of musical instruments. Their irresistible songs are said to enchant and hypnotize those who hear them, often leading sailors to shipwreck on rocky shores. This particular mosaic is dated to the 2nd century CE. 📷 Photo by Carole Raddato, taken at the Bardo National Museum, Tunisia. #AncientHistory #AncientGreece

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