Mosso, A. (Angelo), 1846-1910 · London, Unwin · leaf 184
ets knew Mvcen^ and proud Tiryns ofthe high walls, and said that Mycenas, well built and richin gold, is behind the corner of Argos. Euripides and Sophoklesplaced here the scene of their tragedies. As a rule famous monuments of which one often sees pictures do not impress us much when we visit… … FIG. 78.—TOMB OF CLYTEMXESTRA AT MYCEN^. / MYCENAL 177 Pelasgic constructions which I had seen elsewhere. In the greatsuperimposed blocks three loopholes overlook the entrance.A single stone 5 metres in length and 2 in breadth formsthe architrave to the gateway, and two other stones, slightly
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