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TITLE: Mosaic of Calliope surrounded by Socrates and the seven wise men
LOCATION: The National Museum of Beirut
DESCRIPTION: From Baalbek, Lebanon, 3rd c. A.D. Calliope is in the middle and above her is Socrates. The seven wise men are: Chilon, Pittacos of Mytilene, Periander, Cleobulos, Bias of Priene, Thales and Solon. (Clockwise)
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CONTRIBUTOR: Carole Choucair Oueijan - Hacienda Heights, CA, USA
 
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