Alexander the Great's armour included a Gorgoneion as part of its decoration. This was adopted by the later Greek Kings of Bactria and India.
Friday, 19 July 2019
GORGONEION ~ THE GREEK APOTROPAIC SYMBOL ON INDO-GREEK COINS
Alexander the Great's armour included a Gorgoneion as part of its decoration. This was adopted by the later Greek Kings of Bactria and India.
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