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People in ancient attire sit in a dimly lit cave, watching large shadows on the wall cast by figures and a fire behind them.

People in ancient attire sit in a dimly lit cave, watching large shadows on the wall cast by figures and a fire behind them.
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I want a series of pictures that describe plates cave allegory. Image one. People sit looking at shadows on a wall. Behind them, partially hidden, are others holding objects that generated the shadows. Finally, behind the others is a fire that causes the shadows See more

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