Hercules with lion head. Bust. 44x29cm

Description

Bust of Hercules with lion head. Reproduction crafted in molded marble (marble powder plus binders).

Finish to choose: white marble without patina; aged marble with application of natural earth patinas, or matte black.

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Height with base: 44 cm. Width: 29 cm.

Approximate weight: 17 kg.

Bust of Hercules with lion head, an ideal sculpture for decoration and gifting.

The demigod Heracles, known as Hercules to the Romans, is one of the most famous heroes in Greek mythology, renowned for his incredible strength and bravery. The son of the god Zeus and the mortal Alcmena, Hercules had to face a series of challenges to prove his worth and earn immortality, such as the famous 12 labors imposed on him as penance for the murder of his wife and children, committed in a fit of madness. Among the most well-known labors are the capture of the Nemean lion, the cleaning of the Augean stables, and obtaining the golden apples from the Garden of the Hesperides. Hercules is a symbol of resilience and determination in the face of adversity, and his figure has inspired generations of people throughout history.