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A 16th century CE statue by Giovanni Bologna depicting the biblical figure Samson slaying an enemy Philistine in battle as described in the Book of Judges. (Victoria & Albert Museum, London)
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Bologna, G. (2017, June 01). Samson Slaying a Philistine. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6716/samson-slaying-a-philistine/
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Bologna, Giovanni. "Samson Slaying a Philistine." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified June 01, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6716/samson-slaying-a-philistine/.
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