Marble head of Herakles wearing the Lion's Skin

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Title

Marble head of Herakles wearing the Lion's Skin

Content partner

University of Canterbury Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities

Collection

James Logie Memorial Collection

Description

Herakles earned a number of distinguished titles in the ancient world: the unconquered, the lionhearted, the triumphal. He was even hailed as the ultimate protector of humankind. In myth, upon his death Herakles was welcomed into the realm of the Olympian gods, becoming a hero-god to be worshipped. Many were eager to claim descent from Herakles, including Alexander the Great, who also wished t... [Accession number: CC12]

Format

Image

Date created

ca. 1988-1989 AD

Creator

Ministry of Culture Archaeological Receipts Fund

URL

http://teecemuseum.nz/collection-item/1040643

Locations

Greece; Athens

Related subjects

Athlete / Kouroi / Cast / Hercules / Myths and Mortals / Archaic / 20th Century CE

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