{"title":"Professions, Warfare \u0026 Maritime","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bust-of-hygeia","title":"Head of Goddess Hygeia on a Black Marble Base in Plaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe bust of Hygeia, the Goddess of health, makes an ideal present for doctors, professors and medical students. Ηygeia (meaning \"health\" in Greek) symbolized sanitation and hygiene, and was the daughter and attendant of Asclepius, the God of Medicine. She was related to the disease prevention.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer symbol was a snake that she held in one hand or wrapped around her body, or had next to her. Titane is the oldest place of worship in the area of Sicyon, where the sanctuary of Asclepius and Hygeia was located. According to the Ancient Greek tradition, Ariphron wrote an hymn to the goddess, whose worship spread to Athens amongst other areas around 420 BC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth mentioning that the Orphic Hymn is a tribute to the Goddess and betrays the importance Ancient Greeks gave to the maintenance of good health: \"Charming queen of all, lovely and blooming, blessed Hygeia, mother of all, bringer of bliss, hear me. Through you vanish the illnesses that afflict man, through you every house blossoms to the fullness of joy. The arts thrive when the world desires you, Oh queen, loathed by Hades, the destroyer of souls. Apart from you all is without profit for men: wealth, the sweet giver of abundance for those who feast, fails, and man never reaches the many pains of old age. Goddess, come, ever-helpful to the initiates, keep away the evil, distress of unbearable diseases.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plaster","offers":[{"title":"Big","offer_id":40106040688695,"sku":"2006000043","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":40106040721463,"sku":"2006001658","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/bust-of-hygeia.gif?v=1593251405"},{"product_id":"vergina-shield","title":"Vergina Sun Shield on a Black Marble Base in Bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe handmade Vergina Sun shield is considered to be the oldest defensive weapon and derives its name from the Greek word \"aspis\". Its shape and construction vary, and its material could be wood, iron, leather or brass. The Ancient Greeks decorated them and considered them as samples of honourable distinctions. It was also considered offensive to abandon a shield in the battlefield. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Its shape was usually round or oval and slightly curved with a strap on the inside, through which the warrior slipped his left arm. With his left palm he held the shield, with a handle in such a way as to protect his body during the battle. The shield (\"aspida\") in Greek means \"surface extended along the body\". It is worth mentioning that the Ancient Greeks called the shield \"weapon\" and considered it as the symbol of armament, hence the well-known Laconic saying \"i tan i epi tas\" means \"with it, or on it\". The interpretation behind this legendary saying, is that either the warrior would return home alive and with his shield, either he would be found dead in the battlefield under his shield. In addition to this, the shield was sent as a votive offering and as a tribute to the gods. It was also considered to be a valuable booty with which Ancient Greeks would set up trophies. It should be noted that after the battle of Granicus, Alexander the Great dedicated all three hundred shields to the Acropolis of Athens as a trophy of his victory. Apart from the Macedonians, the Athenian soldiers brought a sixteen-pointed symbol on their shield (6th century BC), and yet also some Spartan soldiers, brought to their shields the symbol of the \"Vergina Sun\". This is one of the reasons why the \"Vergina Sun\" as per armour became the oldest Ancient Greek symbol. In addition to this, it is found that the Ancient Greeks swore upon the shield, such as Romans did with their sword. The shield, in modern times, resembles the protective device held by the defence forces.","brand":"Bronze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32124392833079,"sku":"2006000255","price":103.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/vergina-shield.gif?v=1593251528"},{"product_id":"corinthian-helmet","title":"Small Corinthian Helmet on a Black Marble Base in Bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandcrafted replica of a Corinthian helmet on a marble base, which was used to protect the bearer's head during the war. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe helmets in Ancient Greece were made either of wood or metal; they first appeared in the 8th century BC and gradually evolved until the middle of the 5th century BC. Their top was decorated with a crest from horse tail. Herodotus states that this armour (helmet) originated from the area of Corinth. The art of making it, was similar to the art of making metal utensils and thus required great skill. The Corinthian helmet is characteristic because it covered the entire head and neck, and had slots for the eyes and mouth, while it also had a paragnathus.","brand":"Bronze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32124394143799,"sku":"2006000257","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/corinthian-helmet.gif?v=1593251551"},{"product_id":"helmet-with-a-meander-design","title":"Small Helmet with a Meander Design on a Black Marble Base in Bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReplica of a helmet with a meander design which was believed to bring more luck to the warriors during the battle. The helmets were used to protect the bearer's head during the war. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe helmets in Ancient Greece, were made either of wood or metal; they first appeared in the 8th century BC and gradually evolved until the middle of the 5th century BC. They were used to protect the bearer's head during the war. Their top was decorated with a crest from horse tail. Herodotus states that this armour (helmet) originated from the area of Corinth. The art of making it, was similar to the art of making metal utensils and thus required great skill. The Corinthian helmet is characteristic because it covered the entire head and neck with slots for the eyes and mouth, while it also had a paragnathus. The Ancient Greeks often decorated the helmets with the meander symbol as it symbolized -among other things- victory.","brand":"Bronze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32124394176567,"sku":"2006001718","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/helmet-with-a-meander-design.gif?v=1746687763"},{"product_id":"the-jurors-ballot","title":"The Juror's Ballot in Plexi - Glass \u0026 Oxidized Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe designed a copy of the Juror's Ballot in order to emphasize the importance of justice in Ancient Greece during the Golden Era of Pericles. This makes a perfect gift for lawyers and judges, and is an Artpoint Papasotiriou exclusive product. In the Ancient Athenian State the administration of justice was one of the leading expressions of Athenian democracy. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe most important law courts were the Areopagus and the Heliaea. All the Athenian citizens in the age of 30 could take part in the court of law of Heliaea. The jurors could express their decision by using the juror's ballot, two small bronze discs bearing the inscription \"Public Ballot\", with a protruding vertical element at the centre of the disk. This \"stem\" was pierced for votes to convict, and solid for acquittals. During the voting itself, the juror put the ballot of his own choice in the ballot box and the second one to other vessel, in a discrete way preserving the secrecy of his vote (4th century BC).","brand":"Bronze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32124394307639,"sku":"2006001538","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/Agalmatidio_042_1538_455a9e93-bc01-45d3-973e-a54873a3be66.jpg?v=1742223109"},{"product_id":"votive-relief-of-asclepius","title":"Asclepius Wall - Mounted Votive Relief in Plaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImpressed by the God of Medicine Asclepius, we created this exact copy of the relief of Asclepius which is to be found exclusively at the Artpoint Papasotiriou. On this relief, the God of Medicine, Asclepius is depicted, together with his sons (Podalirius and Machaon, both renowned doctors) and his daughters (Hygeia, Iaso and Aceso) welcoming a family of supplicants (4th century BC). Asclepius is one of the most important personalities in Greek mythology. He was not only a doctor, but also an oracle. He was a beneficent god, a protector and an almighty lifesaver of people. Asclepius, generously helped all people in need, by showing them love and compassion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e According to the legend, Asclepius' mother was a mortal of noble descent, Coronis, and his father was God Apollo. Asclepius was given to the Centaur Chiron, who raised him and taught him medicine and the healing arts. At some point, Asclepius healed a snake, which in return taught him secret knowledge - snakes were considered divine beings that were wise and could heal. This is how the symbol of Asclepius and later on of healing, was a rod wreathed by a snake. He became a great doctor who cured all diseases through medicine, surgery and magic. However, Goddess Athena also took part in his training, offering Asclepius the precious blood of the beheaded Medusa, which had double power: it could be used either to heal people and raise the dead, or to kill and destroy. According to the Greek mythology, Asclepius participated in the expedition of the Argonauts as an excellent healer and doctor, as well as in the Calydonian hunt. He had unique abilities; he healed Proetus' daughters, Ascles; the king of Epidaurus, and many more heroes, reaching the point of resurrecting the dead, such as Tyndareus, Glaucus (son of Minos), Hippolytus (son of Theseus, and Goddess Artemis' lover), and others. Pluto (king of Hades) was concerned about the resurrection of the dead and feared for the desolation of his kingdom. Therefore, he complained about it to his brother, Zeus, who killed Asclepius with his thunderbolt so as to restore order. God Apollο tοοk revenge on God Zeus for murdering his son by killing the Cyclops, which had gifted the deadly thunderbolt to Zeus.","brand":"Plaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32124394995767,"sku":"2006001567","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/2006001567_2.png?v=1739876328"},{"product_id":"trireme","title":"Trireme on a Black Marble Base in Gold-Plated Brass","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The trireme was a fast and maneuverable ship that earned its name from its three rows of oarsmen. It was a natural progression from bireme, which held two rows of oarsmen. \\r\\nThe trireme, however, wasn't simply a bigger is better version of the bireme. The steep angle between each of the three tiers of oarsmen allowed them to dramatically increase the ratio of rowing power to ship size. A trireme held 170 citizen oarsmen (as opposed to slaves, used in some other contemporary navies), 31 in the top file, and 27 each in the middle and lower files. They sat one per oar, spaced approximately 2 cubits (2 feet, 9 inches) apart. The oars varied in length from 13 feet to 13 feet and 8 inches, depending on their placement at the ends or in the middle of the ship. As Aristophanes pointed out, the advantage of sitting in a higher tier wasn't just a better view; there was no doubt an unpleasant odor in the bowels of the ship on long voyages. At sea, with its square sail unfurled to compliment the rowers, a trireme could maintain a speed of approximately 7.5 knots. However, when stripped down for battle the sail was left ashore, and the highly trained oarsmen supplied all of the propulsion and maneuverability that made these ships deadly. Sitting just beneath the waterline was the key to the trireme's military purpose: a bronze battering ram weighing over 400 lbs. Under full oar the trireme was a waterborne missile, capable of inflicting fantastic damage on its target, in some cases even shearing another ship in half.\\r\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":771,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe trireme was a fast and maneuverable ship that earned its name from its three rows of oarsmen. It was a natural progression from bireme, which held two rows of oarsmen.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The trireme was a fast and maneuverable ship that earned its name from its three rows of oarsmen. It was a natural progression from bireme, which held two rows of oarsmen. \\r\\nThe trireme, however, wasn't simply a bigger is better version of the bireme. The steep angle between each of the three tiers of oarsmen allowed them to dramatically increase the ratio of rowing power to ship size. A trireme held 170 citizen oarsmen (as opposed to slaves, used in some other contemporary navies), 31 in the top file, and 27 each in the middle and lower files. They sat one per oar, spaced approximately 2 cubits (2 feet, 9 inches) apart. The oars varied in length from 13 feet to 13 feet and 8 inches, depending on their placement at the ends or in the middle of the ship. As Aristophanes pointed out, the advantage of sitting in a higher tier wasn't just a better view; there was no doubt an unpleasant odor in the bowels of the ship on long voyages. At sea, with its square sail unfurled to compliment the rowers, a trireme could maintain a speed of approximately 7.5 knots. However, when stripped down for battle the sail was left ashore, and the highly trained oarsmen supplied all of the propulsion and maneuverability that made these ships deadly. Sitting just beneath the waterline was the key to the trireme's military purpose: a bronze battering ram weighing over 400 lbs. Under full oar the trireme was a waterborne missile, capable of inflicting fantastic damage on its target, in some cases even shearing another ship in half.\\r\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":771,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe trireme, however, wasn't simply a bigger is better version of the bireme. The steep angle between each of the three tiers of oarsmen allowed them to dramatically increase the ratio of rowing power to ship size. A trireme held 170 citizen oarsmen (as opposed to slaves, used in some other contemporary navies), 31 in the top file, and 27 each in the middle and lower files. They sat one per oar, spaced approximately 2 cubits (2 feet, 9 inches) apart. The oars varied in length from 13 feet to 13 feet and 8 inches, depending on their placement at the ends or in the middle of the ship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The trireme was a fast and maneuverable ship that earned its name from its three rows of oarsmen. It was a natural progression from bireme, which held two rows of oarsmen. \\r\\nThe trireme, however, wasn't simply a bigger is better version of the bireme. The steep angle between each of the three tiers of oarsmen allowed them to dramatically increase the ratio of rowing power to ship size. A trireme held 170 citizen oarsmen (as opposed to slaves, used in some other contemporary navies), 31 in the top file, and 27 each in the middle and lower files. They sat one per oar, spaced approximately 2 cubits (2 feet, 9 inches) apart. The oars varied in length from 13 feet to 13 feet and 8 inches, depending on their placement at the ends or in the middle of the ship. As Aristophanes pointed out, the advantage of sitting in a higher tier wasn't just a better view; there was no doubt an unpleasant odor in the bowels of the ship on long voyages. At sea, with its square sail unfurled to compliment the rowers, a trireme could maintain a speed of approximately 7.5 knots. However, when stripped down for battle the sail was left ashore, and the highly trained oarsmen supplied all of the propulsion and maneuverability that made these ships deadly. Sitting just beneath the waterline was the key to the trireme's military purpose: a bronze battering ram weighing over 400 lbs. Under full oar the trireme was a waterborne missile, capable of inflicting fantastic damage on its target, in some cases even shearing another ship in half.\\r\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":771,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e As Aristophanes pointed out, the advantage of sitting in a higher tier wasn't just a better view; there was no doubt an unpleasant odor in the bowels of the ship on long voyages. At sea, with its square sail unfurled to compliment the rowers, a trireme could maintain a speed of approximately 7.5 knots. However, when stripped down for battle the sail was left ashore, and the highly trained oarsmen supplied all of the propulsion and maneuverability that made these ships deadly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The trireme was a fast and maneuverable ship that earned its name from its three rows of oarsmen. It was a natural progression from bireme, which held two rows of oarsmen. \\r\\nThe trireme, however, wasn't simply a bigger is better version of the bireme. The steep angle between each of the three tiers of oarsmen allowed them to dramatically increase the ratio of rowing power to ship size. A trireme held 170 citizen oarsmen (as opposed to slaves, used in some other contemporary navies), 31 in the top file, and 27 each in the middle and lower files. They sat one per oar, spaced approximately 2 cubits (2 feet, 9 inches) apart. The oars varied in length from 13 feet to 13 feet and 8 inches, depending on their placement at the ends or in the middle of the ship. As Aristophanes pointed out, the advantage of sitting in a higher tier wasn't just a better view; there was no doubt an unpleasant odor in the bowels of the ship on long voyages. At sea, with its square sail unfurled to compliment the rowers, a trireme could maintain a speed of approximately 7.5 knots. However, when stripped down for battle the sail was left ashore, and the highly trained oarsmen supplied all of the propulsion and maneuverability that made these ships deadly. Sitting just beneath the waterline was the key to the trireme's military purpose: a bronze battering ram weighing over 400 lbs. Under full oar the trireme was a waterborne missile, capable of inflicting fantastic damage on its target, in some cases even shearing another ship in half.\\r\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":771,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16776960},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSitting just beneath the waterline was the key to the trireme's military purpose: a bronze battering ram weighing over 400 lbs. Under full oar the trireme was a waterborne missile, capable of inflicting fantastic damage on its target, in some cases even shearing another ship in half. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronze \u0026 marble","offers":[{"title":"Bronze","offer_id":39522135834679,"sku":"2006001584","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":39522135867447,"sku":"2006001991","price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/1991.jpg?v=1677831762"},{"product_id":"spartan-shield-of-king-leonidas","title":"Spartan Shield of King Leonidas in Brass","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeonidas (c. 530-480 B.C.) was a king of the city-state of Sparta from about 490 B.C. until his death at the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian army in 480 B.C. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHis military intelligence became apparent in August 480 BC. in the Battle of Thermopylae, with the way he lined up the military units and with the speed with which he alternated them on the battlefield. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn front of the large army of the Persians, Leonidas with 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians put up a brave resistance, taking advantage of the natural configuration of the position. When Xerxes sent him a messenger and asked him to hand over his weapons and surrender, the Spartan king replied \"Molon lave\" in Greek, which means \"come and take them\", thus wanting to challenge him to fight and prove his worth. Leonidas and his army fell heroically in a battle that remained in world history to symbolize bravery and self-sacrifice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe heroic role model of Leonidas and the memory of the battle of Thermopylae was an example for many people in various phases of history. The modern Greeks used it against the Ottoman Empire, during the Greek Revolution of 1821. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn honor of Leonidas during the Hellenistic period, the Spartans built a temple, the Leonidaion, and held an annual celebration, the Leonidia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe famous poet C. P. Cavafy wrote a poem in Leonidas’ commemoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e “Honour to those who in their lives resolved to defend some Thermopylae”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39652682989623,"sku":"2006001723","price":65.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/The-Shiled-of-Leonidas.jpg?v=1643622137"},{"product_id":"asclepius-business-card-holder","title":"Asclepius Card Holder on a Plexi-Glass Base in Gold-Plated Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsclepius is one of the most important personalities in Greek mythology. He was not only a doctor, but also an oracle. He was a beneficent God, a protector and an almighty lifesaver of people. Asclepius, generously helped all people in need, by showing them love and compassion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;b\u0026gt; Asclepius is one of the most important personalities in Greek mythology. He was not only a doctor, but also an oracle. He was a beneficent God, a protector and an almighty lifesaver of people. Asclepius, generously helped all people in need, by showing them love and compassion.\u0026lt;\/b\u0026gt;\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt; According to the legend, Asclepius' mother was a mortal of noble descent, Coronis, and his father was God Apollo. Asclepius was given to the Centaur Chiron, who raised him and taught him medicine and the healing arts. At some point, Asclepius healed a snake, which in return taught him secret knowledge - snakes were considered divine beings that were wise and could heal. This is how the symbol of Asclepius and later on of healing, was a rod wreathed by a snake. He became a great doctor who cured all diseases through medicine, surgery and magic. However, Goddess Athena also took part in his training, offering Asclepius the precious blood of the beheaded Medusa, which had double power: it could be used either to heal people and raise the dead, or to kill and destroy. According to the Greek mythology, Asclepius participated in the expedition of the Argonauts as an excellent healer and doctor, as well as in the Calydonian hunt. He had unique abilities; he healed Proetus' daughters, Ascles; the king of Epidaurus, and many more heroes, reaching the point of resurrecting the dead, such as Tyndareus, Glaucus (son of Minos), Hippolytus (son of Theseus, and Goddess Artemis' lover), and others. Pluto (king of Hades) was concerned about the resurrection of the dead and feared for the desolation of his kingdom. Therefore, he complained about it to his brother, Zeus, who killed Asclepius with his thunderbolt so as to restore order. God Apollο tοοk revenge on God Zeus for murdering his son by killing the Cyclops, which had gifted the deadly thunderbolt to Zeus.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6977,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":0,\"11\":3,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\"}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e According to the legend, Asclepius' mother was a mortal of noble descent, Coronis, and his father was God Apollo. Asclepius was given to the Centaur Chiron, who raised him and taught him medicine and the healing arts. At some point, Asclepius healed a snake, which in return taught him secret knowledge - snakes were considered divine beings that were wise and could heal. This is how the symbol of Asclepius and later on of healing, was a rod wreathed by a snake. He became a great doctor who cured all diseases through medicine, surgery and magic. However, Goddess Athena also took part in his training, offering Asclepius the precious blood of the beheaded Medusa, which had double power: it could be used either to heal people and raise the dead, or to kill and destroy. According to the Greek mythology, Asclepius participated in the expedition of the Argonauts as an excellent healer and doctor, as well as in the Calydonian hunt. He had unique abilities; he healed Proetus' daughters, Ascles; the king of Epidaurus, and many more heroes, reaching the point of resurrecting the dead, such as Tyndareus, Glaucus (son of Minos), Hippolytus (son of Theseus, and Goddess Artemis' lover), and others. Pluto (king of Hades) was concerned about the resurrection of the dead and feared for the desolation of his kingdom. Therefore, he complained about it to his brother, Zeus, who killed Asclepius with his thunderbolt so as to restore order. God Apollο tοοk revenge on God Zeus for murdering his son by killing the Cyclops, which had gifted the deadly thunderbolt to Zeus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plexiglass \u0026 Bronze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39652691869751,"sku":"2006001587","price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/Asclepius-Business-Card-Holder.jpg?v=1643623277"},{"product_id":"spartan-warrior","title":"Spartan Warrior on a Plexi-Glass Base in Bronze","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe main concern of the Spartan warrior was how to express in the most appropriate way the \"Spartan Virtue\". A way of life which goes far beyond the bourgeois ideals of today and leads the man to control themself and to go far beyond his apparent limits, cultivating a Heroic way of life.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe education started from childhood and concerned both boys and girls. The goal was for girls to become \"good mothers of warriors\" and for boys to become \"invincible warriors\". At the age of 7, the state undertook the education of children as well as special educators called “Paidontrives” who first cultivated in the young Spartan a “Heroic spirit”, a virtuous soul which would result in a strong and healthy body that could cope with any difficulty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArt, music, games and group work, war dances and survival in the wild without any help, forged a character with the main characteristics of Courage and Self-Sacrifice. Road racing, jumping, wrestling, javelin throwing and discus throwing, completed the training of the young man, so that a true warrior is born in both Spirit and Body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe result of such an education was a deep love for the homeland to such an extent that the Spartan warrior would offer his life to defend it. Courage, self-sacrifice, bravery, strength, humility, boldness, respect for the gods were the natural results of Spartan education. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAncient Greek history is full of heroic deeds of the Spartans, culminating in the battle of  Thermopylae, where 300 Spartans along with their King Leonidas gave Mankind a model Warrior with a Philosophical attitude towards Life and Death. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor the Spartan Warrior, the performance of duty, respect for the enemy, the battle with honor and dignity, the war without passion, fear and violence, the dedication of victory to the Gods, bravery, daring and self-sacrifice were the means for the fulfillment and embodiment of the Spartan ideal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA Spartan ideal which can be expressed in very few words, like those that have remained unchanged after thousands of years, has been at the time where the Persians asked the Spartans to hand over their weapons and they replied: “Molon Lave” which means \"Come and take them\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39652809375799,"sku":"2006000665","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/Spartan-Warrior-with-a-Shield-Back.jpg?v=1643634063"},{"product_id":"god-poseidon","title":"God Poseidon Bust on Black Marble Base in Bronze","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Poseidon is the violent and ill-tempered god of the sea. One of the Twelve Olympians, he was also feared as the provoker of earthquakes and worshipped as the creator of the horse. A hot-blooded deity, Poseidon had many disputes with both gods and men, most famously with Athena and Odysseus. He was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. Poseidon was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was not always a negative force. He was a protector to mariners and, as a tamer of horses, the patron of that animal and horse breeding.\\nPoseidon's Trident has the power over the sea while it also makes tsunamis and waves, along with seafoam. He can calm the water or make it roar. If Poseidon strikes the Earth with his trident, a catastrophic earthquake will happen.\\n\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoseidon is the violent and ill-tempered god of the sea. One of the Twelve Olympians, he was also feared as the provoker of earthquakes and worshipped as the creator of the horse. A hot-blooded deity, Poseidon had many disputes with both gods and men, most famously with Athena and Odysseus.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Poseidon is the violent and ill-tempered god of the sea. One of the Twelve Olympians, he was also feared as the provoker of earthquakes and worshipped as the creator of the horse. A hot-blooded deity, Poseidon had many disputes with both gods and men, most famously with Athena and Odysseus. He was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. Poseidon was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was not always a negative force. He was a protector to mariners and, as a tamer of horses, the patron of that animal and horse breeding.\\nPoseidon's Trident has the power over the sea while it also makes tsunamis and waves, along with seafoam. He can calm the water or make it roar. If Poseidon strikes the Earth with his trident, a catastrophic earthquake will happen.\\n\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. Poseidon was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was not always a negative force. He was a protector to mariners and, as a tamer of horses, the patron of that animal and horse breeding.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Poseidon is the violent and ill-tempered god of the sea. One of the Twelve Olympians, he was also feared as the provoker of earthquakes and worshipped as the creator of the horse. A hot-blooded deity, Poseidon had many disputes with both gods and men, most famously with Athena and Odysseus. He was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. Poseidon was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was not always a negative force. He was a protector to mariners and, as a tamer of horses, the patron of that animal and horse breeding.\\nPoseidon's Trident has the power over the sea while it also makes tsunamis and waves, along with seafoam. He can calm the water or make it roar. If Poseidon strikes the Earth with his trident, a catastrophic earthquake will happen.\\n\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoseidon's Trident has the power over the sea while it also makes tsunamis and waves, along with seafoam. He can calm the water or make it roar. If Poseidon strikes the Earth with his trident, a catastrophic earthquake will happen.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39658401497143,"sku":"2006001342","price":50.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/Agalmatidio_221.jpg?v=1768388987"},{"product_id":"themis","title":"Themis, the Goddess of Justice in Alabaster","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Themis was the Titan goddess of divine law and order, the traditional rules of conduct first established by the gods. She was also a prophetic goddess who presided over the most ancient oracles, including Delphi. Her symbols are the Scales of Justice, tools used to remain balanced and pragmatic. Themis means \\\"divine law\\\" rather than human ordinance, literally \\\"that which is put in place\\\", from the Greek verb títhēmi (τίθημι), meaning \\\"to put\\\".\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemis was the Titan goddess of divine law and order, the traditional rules of conduct first established by the gods.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Themis was the Titan goddess of divine law and order, the traditional rules of conduct first established by the gods. She was also a prophetic goddess who presided over the most ancient oracles, including Delphi. Her symbols are the Scales of Justice, tools used to remain balanced and pragmatic. Themis means \\\"divine law\\\" rather than human ordinance, literally \\\"that which is put in place\\\", from the Greek verb títhēmi (τίθημι), meaning \\\"to put\\\".\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe was also a prophetic goddess who presided over the most ancient oracles, including Delphi. Her symbols are the Scales of Justice, tools used to remain balanced and pragmatic. Themis means \"divine law\" rather than human ordinance, literally \"that which is put in place\", from the Greek verb títhēmi (τίθημι), meaning \"to put\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alabaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39665385799735,"sku":"2006002465","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/Themis.jpg?v=1644752286"},{"product_id":"trireme-1","title":"Small Trireme Boat on a Black Marble Base in Plaster","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe trireme was a fast and maneuverable ship that earned its name from its three rows of oarsmen. It was a natural progression from bireme, which held two rows of oarsmen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The trireme was a fast and maneuverable ship that earned its name from its three rows of oarsmen. It was a natural progression from bireme, which held two rows of oarsmen. \\r\\nThe trireme, however, wasn't simply a bigger is better version of the bireme. The steep angle between each of the three tiers of oarsmen allowed them to dramatically increase the ratio of rowing power to ship size. A trireme held 170 citizen oarsmen (as opposed to slaves, used in some other contemporary navies), 31 in the top file, and 27 each in the middle and lower files. They sat one per oar, spaced approximately 2 cubits (2 feet, 9 inches) apart. The oars varied in length from 13 feet to 13 feet and 8 inches, depending on their placement at the ends or in the middle of the ship. As Aristophanes pointed out, the advantage of sitting in a higher tier wasn't just a better view; there was no doubt an unpleasant odor in the bowels of the ship on long voyages. At sea, with its square sail unfurled to compliment the rowers, a trireme could maintain a speed of approximately 7.5 knots. However, when stripped down for battle the sail was left ashore, and the highly trained oarsmen supplied all of the propulsion and maneuverability that made these ships deadly. Sitting just beneath the waterline was the key to the trireme's military purpose: a bronze battering ram weighing over 400 lbs. Under full oar the trireme was a waterborne missile, capable of inflicting fantastic damage on its target, in some cases even shearing another ship in half.\\r\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe trireme, however, wasn't simply a bigger is better version of the bireme. The steep angle between each of the three tiers of oarsmen allowed them to dramatically increase the ratio of rowing power to ship size. A trireme held 170 citizen oarsmen (as opposed to slaves, used in some other contemporary navies), 31 in the top file, and 27 each in the middle and lower files. They sat one per oar, spaced approximately 2 cubits (2 feet, 9 inches) apart. The oars varied in length from 13 feet to 13 feet and 8 inches, depending on their placement at the ends or in the middle of the ship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The trireme was a fast and maneuverable ship that earned its name from its three rows of oarsmen. It was a natural progression from bireme, which held two rows of oarsmen. \\r\\nThe trireme, however, wasn't simply a bigger is better version of the bireme. The steep angle between each of the three tiers of oarsmen allowed them to dramatically increase the ratio of rowing power to ship size. A trireme held 170 citizen oarsmen (as opposed to slaves, used in some other contemporary navies), 31 in the top file, and 27 each in the middle and lower files. They sat one per oar, spaced approximately 2 cubits (2 feet, 9 inches) apart. The oars varied in length from 13 feet to 13 feet and 8 inches, depending on their placement at the ends or in the middle of the ship. As Aristophanes pointed out, the advantage of sitting in a higher tier wasn't just a better view; there was no doubt an unpleasant odor in the bowels of the ship on long voyages. At sea, with its square sail unfurled to compliment the rowers, a trireme could maintain a speed of approximately 7.5 knots. However, when stripped down for battle the sail was left ashore, and the highly trained oarsmen supplied all of the propulsion and maneuverability that made these ships deadly. Sitting just beneath the waterline was the key to the trireme's military purpose: a bronze battering ram weighing over 400 lbs. Under full oar the trireme was a waterborne missile, capable of inflicting fantastic damage on its target, in some cases even shearing another ship in half.\\r\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs Aristophanes pointed out, the advantage of sitting in a higher tier wasn't just a better view; there was no doubt an unpleasant odor in the bowels of the ship on long voyages. At sea, with its square sail unfurled to compliment the rowers, a trireme could maintain a speed of approximately 7.5 knots. However, when stripped down for battle the sail was left ashore, and the highly trained oarsmen supplied all of the propulsion and maneuverability that made these ships deadly. Sitting just beneath the waterline was the key to the trireme's military purpose: a bronze battering ram weighing over 400 lbs. Under full oar the trireme was a waterborne missile, capable of inflicting fantastic damage on its target, in some cases even shearing another ship in half. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coloured Plaster, Marble, Bronze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39665829806135,"sku":"2006001558","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/Trireme.jpg?v=1644855745"},{"product_id":"meander-helmet","title":"Spartan - Inspired Helmet with a Meander Pattern in Bronze","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Replica of a helmet with a meander design which was believed to bring more luck to the warriors during the battle. The helmets were used to protect the bearer's head during the war. The helmets in Ancient Greece, were made either of wood or metal; they first appeared in the 8th century BC and gradually evolved until the middle of the 5th century BC. They were used to protect the bearer's head during the war. Their top was decorated with a crest from horse tail. Herodotus states that this armour (helmet) originated from the area of Corinth. The art of making it, was similar to the art of making metal utensils and thus required great skill. The Corinthian helmet is characteristic because it covered the entire head and neck with slots for the eyes and mouth, while it also had a paragnathus. The Ancient Greeks often decorated the helmets with the meander symbol as it symbolized -among other things- victory.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4737,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"arial, sans, sans-serif\"}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReplica of a helmet with a meander design which was believed to bring more luck to the warriors during the battle. The helmets were used to protect the bearer's head during the war. The helmets in Ancient Greece, were made either of wood or metal; they first appeared in the 8th century BC and gradually evolved until the middle of the 5th century BC. They were used to protect the bearer's head during the war. Their top was decorated with a crest from horse tail. Herodotus states that this armour (helmet) originated from the area of Corinth. The art of making it, was similar to the art of making metal utensils and thus required great skill. The Corinthian helmet is characteristic because it covered the entire head and neck with slots for the eyes and mouth, while it also had a paragnathus. The Ancient Greeks often decorated the helmets with the meander symbol as it symbolized -among other things- victory.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Brass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39691728126007,"sku":"2006002851","price":70.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/helmet.jpg?v=1647250936"},{"product_id":"god-poseidon-1","title":"God Poseidon Bust on Black Marble Base in Bronze","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Poseidon is the violent and ill-tempered god of the sea. One of the Twelve Olympians, he was also feared as the provoker of earthquakes and worshipped as the creator of the horse. A hot-blooded deity, Poseidon had many disputes with both gods and men, most famously with Athena and Odysseus. He was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. Poseidon was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was not always a negative force. He was a protector to mariners and, as a tamer of horses, the patron of that animal and horse breeding.\\nPoseidon's Trident has the power over the sea while it also makes tsunamis and waves, along with seafoam. He can calm the water or make it roar. If Poseidon strikes the Earth with his trident, a catastrophic earthquake will happen.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":13057,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoseidon is the violent and ill-tempered god of the sea. One of the Twelve Olympians, he was also feared as the provoker of earthquakes and worshipped as the creator of the horse. A hot-blooded deity, Poseidon had many disputes with both gods and men, most famously with Athena and Odysseus. He was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. Poseidon was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was not always a negative force. He was a protector to mariners and, as a tamer of horses, the patron of that animal and horse breeding.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePoseidon's Trident has the power over the sea while it also makes tsunamis and waves, along with seafoam. He can calm the water or make it roar. If Poseidon strikes the Earth with his trident, a catastrophic earthquake will happen.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Brass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39691746181175,"sku":"2006001350","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/poseidon_brass.jpg?v=1647252576"},{"product_id":"the-spartan-shield-of-king-leonidas","title":"The Spartan Shield of King Leonidas in Big Size from Brass","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Leonidas (c. 530-480 B.C.) was a king of the city-state of Sparta from about 490 B.C. until his death at the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian army in 480 B.C. \\nHis military intelligence became apparent in August 480 BC. in the Battle of Thermopylae, with the way he lined up the military units and with the speed with which he alternated them on the battlefield.\\nIn front of the large army of the Persians, Leonidas with 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians put up a brave resistance, taking advantage of the natural configuration of the position. When Xerxes sent him a messenger and asked him to hand over his weapons and surrender, the Spartan king replied \\\"Molon lave\\\" in Greek, which means \\\"come and take them\\\", thus wanting to challenge him to fight and prove his worth. Leonidas and his army fell heroically in a battle that remained in world history to symbolize bravery and self-sacrifice.\\nThe heroic role model of Leonidas and the memory of the battle of Thermopylae was an example for many people in various phases of history. The modern Greeks used it against the Ottoman Empire, during the Greek Revolution of 1821. \\nIn honor of Leonidas during the Hellenistic period, the Spartans built a temple, the Leonidaion, and held an annual celebration, the Leonidia. \\nThe famous poet C. P. Cavafy wrote a poem in Leonidas’ commemoration:\\n“Honour to those who in their lives resolved to defend some Thermopylae”.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15107,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16711680},\"11\":3,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLeonidas (c. 530-480 B.C.) was a king of the city-state of Sparta from about 490 B.C. until his death at the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian army in 480 B.C. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHis military intelligence became apparent in August 480 BC. in the Battle of Thermopylae, with the way he lined up the military units and with the speed with which he alternated them on the battlefield.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn front of the large army of the Persians, Leonidas with 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians put up a brave resistance, taking advantage of the natural configuration of the position. When Xerxes sent him a messenger and asked him to hand over his weapons and surrender, the Spartan king replied \"Molon lave\" in Greek, which means \"come and take them\", thus wanting to challenge him to fight and prove his worth. Leonidas and his army fell heroically in a battle that remained in world history to symbolize bravery and self-sacrifice.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe heroic role model of Leonidas and the memory of the battle of Thermopylae was an example for many people in various phases of history. The modern Greeks used it against the Ottoman Empire, during the Greek Revolution of 1821. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn honor of Leonidas during the Hellenistic period, the Spartans built a temple, the Leonidaion, and held an annual celebration, the Leonidia. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe famous poet C. P. Cavafy wrote a poem in Leonidas’ commemoration:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“Honour to those who in their lives resolved to defend some Thermopylae”.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Bronze \u0026 Brass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39720216494135,"sku":"2006001356","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/shield_1356.jpg?v=1649995727"},{"product_id":"wrestling","title":"Wrestling Sculpture in Bronze","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Wrestling is the oldest form of fighting without weapons. There were two forms: upright wrestling and ground wrestling. To win in upright wrestling one had to make his opponent fall three times. Whereas today the back of the opponent should touch the ground, for the Greeks any part of the body counted. With ground wrestling the whole body could touch the ground and one only won if the opponent submitted by pointing up his index finger to the umpire. Upright wrestling was practised in the sandpit that was also used for the long jump, ground wrestling was done on wet sand. Upright wrestling became an Olympic event in 708 BC, together with the pentathlon. Ground wrestling never took place at the games. Wrestling matches were organized both as a separate event and as part of the pentathlon. Wrestling for boys was introduced in 632 BC. \"}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWrestling is the oldest form of fighting without weapons. There were two forms: upright wrestling and ground wrestling. To win in upright wrestling one had to make his opponent fall three times.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Wrestling is the oldest form of fighting without weapons. There were two forms: upright wrestling and ground wrestling. To win in upright wrestling one had to make his opponent fall three times. Whereas today the back of the opponent should touch the ground, for the Greeks any part of the body counted. With ground wrestling the whole body could touch the ground and one only won if the opponent submitted by pointing up his index finger to the umpire. Upright wrestling was practised in the sandpit that was also used for the long jump, ground wrestling was done on wet sand. Upright wrestling became an Olympic event in 708 BC, together with the pentathlon. Ground wrestling never took place at the games. Wrestling matches were organized both as a separate event and as part of the pentathlon. Wrestling for boys was introduced in 632 BC. \"}'\u003eWhereas today the back of the opponent should touch the ground, for the Greeks any part of the body counted. With ground wrestling the whole body could touch the ground and one only won if the opponent submitted by pointing up his index finger to the umpire. Upright wrestling was practised in the sandpit that was also used for the long jump, ground wrestling was done on wet sand. Upright wrestling became an Olympic event in 708 BC, together with the pentathlon. Ground wrestling never took place at the games. Wrestling matches were organized both as a separate event and as part of the pentathlon. Wrestling for boys was introduced in 632 BC. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40109991297079,"sku":"2006000862","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/pali.jpg?v=1677741380"},{"product_id":"boxers","title":"Two Wrestlers Sculpture in Bronze","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe art of boxing, whereby two people enter a contest to see who can withstand the most punches from the other, dates back at least as far as the earliest civilisations and is probably one of the oldest sports of its kind in the history of fighting. Due to its simplicity, it can be speculated that even in the pre-civilized world, men would enter into such contests and over time it developed into a sport, with rudimentary rules and the use of equipment. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The art of boxing, whereby two people enter a contest to see who can withstand the most punches from the other, dates back at least as far as the earliest civilisations and is probably one of the oldest sports of its kind in the history of fighting. Due to its simplicity, it can be speculated that even in the pre-civilized world, men would enter into such contests and over time it developed into a sport, with rudimentary rules and the use of equipment. The god of boxing in ancient Greece was Apollo, (who was also the god of archery among other things) who was said to practice a form of the sport known as pyx (with clenched fist). Pyx was introduced to the ancient Olympic Games in 688 BCE where opponents were only allowed to punch. Other forms of attack such as grappling, biting and gouging were prohibited though it is hotly debated if kicking was allowed in ancient Greek boxing. The object of pyx was to either knock out the opponent or force him to submit, which was indicated with a raised index finger. The fight would continue until a submission or knock out was achieved; in this particularly vicious version of ancient boxing, there were no rounds and participants could keep punching even if their opponent was knocked to the floor. A soft dirt pit known as a “skamma” was used to fight in and a referee oversaw the bout, carrying a switch to whip any fighter that broke the rules or stepped out of line. While these contests were brutal affairs, a fighter would still need high levels of training, skill and courage to make it as an ancient Greek boxer. Pyx seems to have been basically akin to modern boxing though in place of boxing gloves, their wrists and knuckles would often be wrapped in straps known as “himantes”, which were made from ox hide and were designed to protect the boxer’s hands. Cleomedes of Astypalaea was a boxing legend and a  famous Greek athlete from the fifth century BCE. While competing in a boxing event at an ancient Olympic Games, he killed his opponent and was disqualified. Feeling hard done by, Cleomedes went into a rage and pulled down a pillar that supported the roof of a school killing sixty children. Soon, an angry mob chased him but somehow he managed to disappear. Not knowing what to do, they sent an envoy to Delphi where the Pythian priestess told them that the man who had murdered their children was no longer mortal. From then on, the people of Astypalaeans honored Cleomedes as a hero, offering up sacrifices to him and praising him as a demi-god. After the fourth century BCE these were replaced with so-called sharp thongs that served the same purpose and consisted of a thick strip of leather. Different fighters seemed to use these straps in different ways, some covering much of the hands while others just used them as support for the wrist. While they were probably used mainly for protecting the boxer’s hand, when covering the knuckle, the leather would also cut into an opponent when he was hit causing far more damage than if they were hit from a fighter using the himantes, sometimes also called softer thongs. It is interesting to note that as with most sporting contests in the ancient Olympic Games , boxers would be completely naked (apart from the hand\/wrist covering they wore).\\r\"}'\u003eThe god of boxing in ancient Greece was Apollo, (who was also the god of archery among other things) who was said to practice a form of the sport known as pyx (with clenched fist). Pyx was introduced to the ancient Olympic Games in 688 BCE where opponents were only allowed to punch. Other forms of attack such as grappling, biting and gouging were prohibited though it is hotly debated if kicking was allowed in ancient Greek boxing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The art of boxing, whereby two people enter a contest to see who can withstand the most punches from the other, dates back at least as far as the earliest civilisations and is probably one of the oldest sports of its kind in the history of fighting. Due to its simplicity, it can be speculated that even in the pre-civilized world, men would enter into such contests and over time it developed into a sport, with rudimentary rules and the use of equipment. The god of boxing in ancient Greece was Apollo, (who was also the god of archery among other things) who was said to practice a form of the sport known as pyx (with clenched fist). Pyx was introduced to the ancient Olympic Games in 688 BCE where opponents were only allowed to punch. Other forms of attack such as grappling, biting and gouging were prohibited though it is hotly debated if kicking was allowed in ancient Greek boxing. The object of pyx was to either knock out the opponent or force him to submit, which was indicated with a raised index finger. The fight would continue until a submission or knock out was achieved; in this particularly vicious version of ancient boxing, there were no rounds and participants could keep punching even if their opponent was knocked to the floor. A soft dirt pit known as a “skamma” was used to fight in and a referee oversaw the bout, carrying a switch to whip any fighter that broke the rules or stepped out of line. While these contests were brutal affairs, a fighter would still need high levels of training, skill and courage to make it as an ancient Greek boxer. Pyx seems to have been basically akin to modern boxing though in place of boxing gloves, their wrists and knuckles would often be wrapped in straps known as “himantes”, which were made from ox hide and were designed to protect the boxer’s hands. Cleomedes of Astypalaea was a boxing legend and a  famous Greek athlete from the fifth century BCE. While competing in a boxing event at an ancient Olympic Games, he killed his opponent and was disqualified. Feeling hard done by, Cleomedes went into a rage and pulled down a pillar that supported the roof of a school killing sixty children. Soon, an angry mob chased him but somehow he managed to disappear. Not knowing what to do, they sent an envoy to Delphi where the Pythian priestess told them that the man who had murdered their children was no longer mortal. From then on, the people of Astypalaeans honored Cleomedes as a hero, offering up sacrifices to him and praising him as a demi-god. After the fourth century BCE these were replaced with so-called sharp thongs that served the same purpose and consisted of a thick strip of leather. Different fighters seemed to use these straps in different ways, some covering much of the hands while others just used them as support for the wrist. While they were probably used mainly for protecting the boxer’s hand, when covering the knuckle, the leather would also cut into an opponent when he was hit causing far more damage than if they were hit from a fighter using the himantes, sometimes also called softer thongs. It is interesting to note that as with most sporting contests in the ancient Olympic Games , boxers would be completely naked (apart from the hand\/wrist covering they wore).\\r\"}'\u003eThe object of pyx was to either knock out the opponent or force him to submit, which was indicated with a raised index finger. The fight would continue until a submission or knock out was achieved; in this particularly vicious version of ancient boxing, there were no rounds and participants could keep punching even if their opponent was knocked to the floor. A soft dirt pit known as a “skamma” was used to fight in and a referee oversaw the bout, carrying a switch to whip any fighter that broke the rules or stepped out of line. While these contests were brutal affairs, a fighter would still need high levels of training, skill and courage to make it as an ancient Greek boxer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The art of boxing, whereby two people enter a contest to see who can withstand the most punches from the other, dates back at least as far as the earliest civilisations and is probably one of the oldest sports of its kind in the history of fighting. Due to its simplicity, it can be speculated that even in the pre-civilized world, men would enter into such contests and over time it developed into a sport, with rudimentary rules and the use of equipment. The god of boxing in ancient Greece was Apollo, (who was also the god of archery among other things) who was said to practice a form of the sport known as pyx (with clenched fist). Pyx was introduced to the ancient Olympic Games in 688 BCE where opponents were only allowed to punch. Other forms of attack such as grappling, biting and gouging were prohibited though it is hotly debated if kicking was allowed in ancient Greek boxing. The object of pyx was to either knock out the opponent or force him to submit, which was indicated with a raised index finger. The fight would continue until a submission or knock out was achieved; in this particularly vicious version of ancient boxing, there were no rounds and participants could keep punching even if their opponent was knocked to the floor. A soft dirt pit known as a “skamma” was used to fight in and a referee oversaw the bout, carrying a switch to whip any fighter that broke the rules or stepped out of line. While these contests were brutal affairs, a fighter would still need high levels of training, skill and courage to make it as an ancient Greek boxer. Pyx seems to have been basically akin to modern boxing though in place of boxing gloves, their wrists and knuckles would often be wrapped in straps known as “himantes”, which were made from ox hide and were designed to protect the boxer’s hands. Cleomedes of Astypalaea was a boxing legend and a  famous Greek athlete from the fifth century BCE. While competing in a boxing event at an ancient Olympic Games, he killed his opponent and was disqualified. Feeling hard done by, Cleomedes went into a rage and pulled down a pillar that supported the roof of a school killing sixty children. Soon, an angry mob chased him but somehow he managed to disappear. Not knowing what to do, they sent an envoy to Delphi where the Pythian priestess told them that the man who had murdered their children was no longer mortal. From then on, the people of Astypalaeans honored Cleomedes as a hero, offering up sacrifices to him and praising him as a demi-god. After the fourth century BCE these were replaced with so-called sharp thongs that served the same purpose and consisted of a thick strip of leather. Different fighters seemed to use these straps in different ways, some covering much of the hands while others just used them as support for the wrist. While they were probably used mainly for protecting the boxer’s hand, when covering the knuckle, the leather would also cut into an opponent when he was hit causing far more damage than if they were hit from a fighter using the himantes, sometimes also called softer thongs. It is interesting to note that as with most sporting contests in the ancient Olympic Games , boxers would be completely naked (apart from the hand\/wrist covering they wore).\\r\"}'\u003ePyx seems to have been basically akin to modern boxing though in place of boxing gloves, their wrists and knuckles would often be wrapped in straps known as “himantes”, which were made from ox hide and were designed to protect the boxer’s hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The art of boxing, whereby two people enter a contest to see who can withstand the most punches from the other, dates back at least as far as the earliest civilisations and is probably one of the oldest sports of its kind in the history of fighting. Due to its simplicity, it can be speculated that even in the pre-civilized world, men would enter into such contests and over time it developed into a sport, with rudimentary rules and the use of equipment. The god of boxing in ancient Greece was Apollo, (who was also the god of archery among other things) who was said to practice a form of the sport known as pyx (with clenched fist). Pyx was introduced to the ancient Olympic Games in 688 BCE where opponents were only allowed to punch. Other forms of attack such as grappling, biting and gouging were prohibited though it is hotly debated if kicking was allowed in ancient Greek boxing. The object of pyx was to either knock out the opponent or force him to submit, which was indicated with a raised index finger. The fight would continue until a submission or knock out was achieved; in this particularly vicious version of ancient boxing, there were no rounds and participants could keep punching even if their opponent was knocked to the floor. A soft dirt pit known as a “skamma” was used to fight in and a referee oversaw the bout, carrying a switch to whip any fighter that broke the rules or stepped out of line. While these contests were brutal affairs, a fighter would still need high levels of training, skill and courage to make it as an ancient Greek boxer. Pyx seems to have been basically akin to modern boxing though in place of boxing gloves, their wrists and knuckles would often be wrapped in straps known as “himantes”, which were made from ox hide and were designed to protect the boxer’s hands. Cleomedes of Astypalaea was a boxing legend and a  famous Greek athlete from the fifth century BCE. While competing in a boxing event at an ancient Olympic Games, he killed his opponent and was disqualified. Feeling hard done by, Cleomedes went into a rage and pulled down a pillar that supported the roof of a school killing sixty children. Soon, an angry mob chased him but somehow he managed to disappear. Not knowing what to do, they sent an envoy to Delphi where the Pythian priestess told them that the man who had murdered their children was no longer mortal. From then on, the people of Astypalaeans honored Cleomedes as a hero, offering up sacrifices to him and praising him as a demi-god. After the fourth century BCE these were replaced with so-called sharp thongs that served the same purpose and consisted of a thick strip of leather. Different fighters seemed to use these straps in different ways, some covering much of the hands while others just used them as support for the wrist. While they were probably used mainly for protecting the boxer’s hand, when covering the knuckle, the leather would also cut into an opponent when he was hit causing far more damage than if they were hit from a fighter using the himantes, sometimes also called softer thongs. It is interesting to note that as with most sporting contests in the ancient Olympic Games , boxers would be completely naked (apart from the hand\/wrist covering they wore).\\r\"}'\u003eAfter the fourth century BCE these were replaced with so-called sharp thongs that served the same purpose and consisted of a thick strip of leather. Different fighters seemed to use these straps in different ways, some covering much of the hands while others just used them as support for the wrist. While they were probably used mainly for protecting the boxer’s hand, when covering the knuckle, the leather would also cut into an opponent when he was hit causing far more damage than if they were hit from a fighter using the himantes, sometimes also called softer thongs. It is interesting to note that as with most sporting contests in the ancient Olympic Games , boxers would be completely naked (apart from the hand\/wrist covering they wore).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"The art of boxing, whereby two people enter a contest to see who can withstand the most punches from the other, dates back at least as far as the earliest civilisations and is probably one of the oldest sports of its kind in the history of fighting. Due to its simplicity, it can be speculated that even in the pre-civilized world, men would enter into such contests and over time it developed into a sport, with rudimentary rules and the use of equipment. The god of boxing in ancient Greece was Apollo, (who was also the god of archery among other things) who was said to practice a form of the sport known as pyx (with clenched fist). Pyx was introduced to the ancient Olympic Games in 688 BCE where opponents were only allowed to punch. Other forms of attack such as grappling, biting and gouging were prohibited though it is hotly debated if kicking was allowed in ancient Greek boxing. The object of pyx was to either knock out the opponent or force him to submit, which was indicated with a raised index finger. The fight would continue until a submission or knock out was achieved; in this particularly vicious version of ancient boxing, there were no rounds and participants could keep punching even if their opponent was knocked to the floor. A soft dirt pit known as a “skamma” was used to fight in and a referee oversaw the bout, carrying a switch to whip any fighter that broke the rules or stepped out of line. While these contests were brutal affairs, a fighter would still need high levels of training, skill and courage to make it as an ancient Greek boxer. Pyx seems to have been basically akin to modern boxing though in place of boxing gloves, their wrists and knuckles would often be wrapped in straps known as “himantes”, which were made from ox hide and were designed to protect the boxer’s hands. Cleomedes of Astypalaea was a boxing legend and a  famous Greek athlete from the fifth century BCE. While competing in a boxing event at an ancient Olympic Games, he killed his opponent and was disqualified. Feeling hard done by, Cleomedes went into a rage and pulled down a pillar that supported the roof of a school killing sixty children. Soon, an angry mob chased him but somehow he managed to disappear. Not knowing what to do, they sent an envoy to Delphi where the Pythian priestess told them that the man who had murdered their children was no longer mortal. From then on, the people of Astypalaeans honored Cleomedes as a hero, offering up sacrifices to him and praising him as a demi-god. After the fourth century BCE these were replaced with so-called sharp thongs that served the same purpose and consisted of a thick strip of leather. Different fighters seemed to use these straps in different ways, some covering much of the hands while others just used them as support for the wrist. While they were probably used mainly for protecting the boxer’s hand, when covering the knuckle, the leather would also cut into an opponent when he was hit causing far more damage than if they were hit from a fighter using the himantes, sometimes also called softer thongs. It is interesting to note that as with most sporting contests in the ancient Olympic Games , boxers would be completely naked (apart from the hand\/wrist covering they wore).\\r\"}'\u003eCleomedes of Astypalaea was a boxing legend and a famous Greek athlete from the fifth century BCE. While competing in a boxing event at an ancient Olympic Games, he killed his opponent and was disqualified. Feeling hard done by, Cleomedes went into a rage and pulled down a pillar that supported the roof of a school killing sixty children. Soon, an angry mob chased him but somehow he managed to disappear. Not knowing what to do, they sent an envoy to Delphi where the Pythian priestess told them that the man who had murdered their children was no longer mortal. From then on, the people of Astypalaeans honored Cleomedes as a hero, offering up sacrifices to him and praising him as a demi-god.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46334149034313,"sku":"2006000866","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/DSC_0744.jpg?v=1678262917"},{"product_id":"helmet","title":"Corinthian Bronze Helmet on a White Marble Base","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Handcrafted replica of a Corinthian helmet on a marble base, which was used to protect the bearer's head during the war. The helmets in Ancient Greece were made either of wood or metal; they first appeared in the 8th century BC and gradually evolved until the middle of the 5th century BC. Their top was decorated with a crest from horse tail. Herodotus states that this armour (helmet) originated from the area of Corinth. The art of making it, was similar to the art of making metal utensils and thus required great skill. The Corinthian helmet is characteristic because it covered the entire head and neck, and had slots for the eyes and mouth, while it also had a paragnathus.\u0026quot;}\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted replica of a Corinthian helmet on a marble base, which was used to protect the bearer's head during the war.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Handcrafted replica of a Corinthian helmet on a marble base, which was used to protect the bearer's head during the war. The helmets in Ancient Greece were made either of wood or metal; they first appeared in the 8th century BC and gradually evolved until the middle of the 5th century BC. Their top was decorated with a crest from horse tail. Herodotus states that this armour (helmet) originated from the area of Corinth. The art of making it, was similar to the art of making metal utensils and thus required great skill. The Corinthian helmet is characteristic because it covered the entire head and neck, and had slots for the eyes and mouth, while it also had a paragnathus.\u0026quot;}\"\u003eThe helmets in Ancient Greece were made either of wood or metal; they first appeared in the 8th century BC and gradually evolved until the middle of the 5th century BC. Their top was decorated with a crest from horse tail. Herodotus states that this armour (helmet) originated from the area of Corinth. The art of making it, was similar to the art of making metal utensils and thus required great skill. The Corinthian helmet is characteristic because it covered the entire head and neck, and had slots for the eyes and mouth, while it also had a paragnathus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Marble","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46478564032841,"sku":"2006000863","price":199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/products\/Agalmatidio_143.jpg?v=1680759723"},{"product_id":"themis-copy","title":"Goddess Themis with Large Golden Scale of Justice in Alabaster","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Themis was the Titan goddess of divine law and order, the traditional rules of conduct first established by the gods. She was also a prophetic goddess who presided over the most ancient oracles, including Delphi. Her symbols are the Scales of Justice, tools used to remain balanced and pragmatic. Themis means \\\"divine law\\\" rather than human ordinance, literally \\\"that which is put in place\\\", from the Greek verb títhēmi (τίθημι), meaning \\\"to put\\\".\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThemis was the Titan goddess of divine law and order, the traditional rules of conduct first established by the gods.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Themis was the Titan goddess of divine law and order, the traditional rules of conduct first established by the gods. She was also a prophetic goddess who presided over the most ancient oracles, including Delphi. Her symbols are the Scales of Justice, tools used to remain balanced and pragmatic. Themis means \\\"divine law\\\" rather than human ordinance, literally \\\"that which is put in place\\\", from the Greek verb títhēmi (τίθημι), meaning \\\"to put\\\".\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe was also a prophetic goddess who presided over the most ancient oracles, including Delphi. Her symbols are the Scales of Justice, tools used to remain balanced and pragmatic. Themis means \"divine law\" rather than human ordinance, literally \"that which is put in place\", from the Greek verb títhēmi (τίθημι), meaning \"to put\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alabaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52358725632329,"sku":"2006003374","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/2006003374.jpg?v=1747995396"},{"product_id":"coloured-head-of-goddess-hygeia-copy","title":"Goddess Hygeia Pop Coloured Plaster Head on an Engraved Base","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe coloured bust of Goddess Hygeia, the Goddess of health, makes an ideal present for doctors, professors and medical students. Hygeia (meaning \"health\" in Greek) symbolized sanitation and hygiene, and was the daughter and attendant of Asclepius, the God of Medicine.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe was related to the disease prevention. Her symbol was a snake that she held in one hand or wrapped around her body, or had next to her. Titane is the oldest place of worship in the area of Sicyon, where the sanctuary of Asclepius and Hygeia was located. According to the Ancient Greek tradition, Ariphron wrote an hymn to the goddess, whose worship spread to Athens amongst other areas around 420 BC. It is worth mentioning that the Orphic Hymn is a tribute to the Goddess and betrays the importance Ancient Greeks gave to the maintenance of good health: \"Charming queen of all, lovely and blooming, blessed Hygeia, mother of all, bringer of bliss, hear me. Through you vanish the illnesses that afflict man, through you every house blossoms to the fullness of joy. The arts thrive when the world desires you, Oh queen, loathed by Hades, the destroyer of souls. Apart from you all is without profit for men: wealth, the sweet giver of abundance for those who feast, fails, and man never reaches the many pains of old age. Goddess, come, ever-helpful to the initiates, keep away the evil, distress of unbearable diseases.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coloured Plaster","offers":[{"title":"Acid Green","offer_id":52372257407305,"sku":"2006003201ACID GREEN","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":52372257440073,"sku":"2006003201BK","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52372257472841,"sku":"2006003201BL","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":52372257505609,"sku":"2006003201RD","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ciel","offer_id":52817739448649,"sku":"2006003201CI","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/2006003201ACIDGREEN.jpg?v=1748237226"},{"product_id":"small-pop-trireme","title":"Small Trireme Dedicated to Odysseus Ithaca in Plaster \u0026 Oxidized Brass","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe trireme was a fast and maneuverable ship that earned its name from its three rows of oarsmen. It was a natural progression from bireme, which held two rows of oarsmen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The trireme was a fast and maneuverable ship that earned its name from its three rows of oarsmen. It was a natural progression from bireme, which held two rows of oarsmen. \\r\\nThe trireme, however, wasn't simply a bigger is better version of the bireme. The steep angle between each of the three tiers of oarsmen allowed them to dramatically increase the ratio of rowing power to ship size. A trireme held 170 citizen oarsmen (as opposed to slaves, used in some other contemporary navies), 31 in the top file, and 27 each in the middle and lower files. They sat one per oar, spaced approximately 2 cubits (2 feet, 9 inches) apart. The oars varied in length from 13 feet to 13 feet and 8 inches, depending on their placement at the ends or in the middle of the ship. As Aristophanes pointed out, the advantage of sitting in a higher tier wasn't just a better view; there was no doubt an unpleasant odor in the bowels of the ship on long voyages. At sea, with its square sail unfurled to compliment the rowers, a trireme could maintain a speed of approximately 7.5 knots. However, when stripped down for battle the sail was left ashore, and the highly trained oarsmen supplied all of the propulsion and maneuverability that made these ships deadly. Sitting just beneath the waterline was the key to the trireme's military purpose: a bronze battering ram weighing over 400 lbs. Under full oar the trireme was a waterborne missile, capable of inflicting fantastic damage on its target, in some cases even shearing another ship in half.\\r\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe trireme, however, wasn't simply a bigger is better version of the bireme. The steep angle between each of the three tiers of oarsmen allowed them to dramatically increase the ratio of rowing power to ship size. A trireme held 170 citizen oarsmen (as opposed to slaves, used in some other contemporary navies), 31 in the top file, and 27 each in the middle and lower files. They sat one per oar, spaced approximately 2 cubits (2 feet, 9 inches) apart. The oars varied in length from 13 feet to 13 feet and 8 inches, depending on their placement at the ends or in the middle of the ship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The trireme was a fast and maneuverable ship that earned its name from its three rows of oarsmen. It was a natural progression from bireme, which held two rows of oarsmen. \\r\\nThe trireme, however, wasn't simply a bigger is better version of the bireme. The steep angle between each of the three tiers of oarsmen allowed them to dramatically increase the ratio of rowing power to ship size. A trireme held 170 citizen oarsmen (as opposed to slaves, used in some other contemporary navies), 31 in the top file, and 27 each in the middle and lower files. They sat one per oar, spaced approximately 2 cubits (2 feet, 9 inches) apart. The oars varied in length from 13 feet to 13 feet and 8 inches, depending on their placement at the ends or in the middle of the ship. As Aristophanes pointed out, the advantage of sitting in a higher tier wasn't just a better view; there was no doubt an unpleasant odor in the bowels of the ship on long voyages. At sea, with its square sail unfurled to compliment the rowers, a trireme could maintain a speed of approximately 7.5 knots. However, when stripped down for battle the sail was left ashore, and the highly trained oarsmen supplied all of the propulsion and maneuverability that made these ships deadly. Sitting just beneath the waterline was the key to the trireme's military purpose: a bronze battering ram weighing over 400 lbs. Under full oar the trireme was a waterborne missile, capable of inflicting fantastic damage on its target, in some cases even shearing another ship in half.\\r\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":769,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs Aristophanes pointed out, the advantage of sitting in a higher tier wasn't just a better view; there was no doubt an unpleasant odor in the bowels of the ship on long voyages. At sea, with its square sail unfurled to compliment the rowers, a trireme could maintain a speed of approximately 7.5 knots. However, when stripped down for battle the sail was left ashore, and the highly trained oarsmen supplied all of the propulsion and maneuverability that made these ships deadly. Sitting just beneath the waterline was the key to the trireme's military purpose: a bronze battering ram weighing over 400 lbs. Under full oar the trireme was a waterborne missile, capable of inflicting fantastic damage on its target, in some cases even shearing another ship in half. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plaster \u0026 Oxidized Brass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52531494650185,"sku":"2006003476","price":95.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/2006003476.jpg?v=1750317743"},{"product_id":"pop-coloured-plaster-bust-god-poseidon","title":"God Poseidon Pop Coloured Plaster Bust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Poseidon is the violent and ill-tempered god of the sea. One of the Twelve Olympians, he was also feared as the provoker of earthquakes and worshipped as the creator of the horse. A hot-blooded deity, Poseidon had many disputes with both gods and men, most famously with Athena and Odysseus. He was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. Poseidon was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was not always a negative force. He was a protector to mariners and, as a tamer of horses, the patron of that animal and horse breeding.\\nPoseidon's Trident has the power over the sea while it also makes tsunamis and waves, along with seafoam. He can calm the water or make it roar. If Poseidon strikes the Earth with his trident, a catastrophic earthquake will happen.\\n\u0026quot;}\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePop version of Poseidon, the violent and ill-tempered god of the sea. One of the Twelve Olympians, he was also feared as the provoker of earthquakes and worshipped as the creator of the horse. A hot-blooded deity, Poseidon had many disputes with both gods and men, most famously with Athena and Odysseus.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Poseidon is the violent and ill-tempered god of the sea. One of the Twelve Olympians, he was also feared as the provoker of earthquakes and worshipped as the creator of the horse. A hot-blooded deity, Poseidon had many disputes with both gods and men, most famously with Athena and Odysseus. He was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. Poseidon was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was not always a negative force. He was a protector to mariners and, as a tamer of horses, the patron of that animal and horse breeding.\\nPoseidon's Trident has the power over the sea while it also makes tsunamis and waves, along with seafoam. He can calm the water or make it roar. If Poseidon strikes the Earth with his trident, a catastrophic earthquake will happen.\\n\u0026quot;}\"\u003eHe was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. Poseidon was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was not always a negative force. He was a protector to mariners and, as a tamer of horses, the patron of that animal and horse breeding.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":15105,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"11\":3,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Poseidon is the violent and ill-tempered god of the sea. One of the Twelve Olympians, he was also feared as the provoker of earthquakes and worshipped as the creator of the horse. A hot-blooded deity, Poseidon had many disputes with both gods and men, most famously with Athena and Odysseus. He was the Greek god of the sea and rivers, creator of storms and floods, and the bringer of earthquakes and destruction. Poseidon was perhaps the most disruptive of all the ancient gods but he was not always a negative force. He was a protector to mariners and, as a tamer of horses, the patron of that animal and horse breeding.\\nPoseidon's Trident has the power over the sea while it also makes tsunamis and waves, along with seafoam. He can calm the water or make it roar. If Poseidon strikes the Earth with his trident, a catastrophic earthquake will happen.\\n\u0026quot;}\"\u003ePoseidon's Trident has the power over the sea while it also makes tsunamis and waves, along with seafoam. He can calm the water or make it roar. If Poseidon strikes the Earth with his trident, a catastrophic earthquake will happen.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coloured Plaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53655903797577,"sku":"2006003200BL","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/nightjar_image_please_make_smaller.jpg?v=1768389756"},{"product_id":"ancient-thebes-shield-two-coloured-pendant-in-silver-925","title":"Ancient Thebes Shield Two-Coloured Pendant in Silver 925°","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eNecklace Inspired by the Ancient Coin of Thebes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eInspired by the iconic shield design depicted on the ancient coin of Thebes (379–338 BC) in Boeotia, this distinctive necklace captures the elegance and symbolic power of ancient Greek artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003eThe Boeotian shield motif—an enduring symbol of strength and protection—is rendered with clean geometric lines, creating a timeless piece that seamlessly blends history with contemporary design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eCrafted from high-quality materials with a refined gold-plated finish, this necklace stands out for its elegance and fine detailing, making it perfect for both everyday wear and special occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver 925° \u0026 Silver 925° Gold-Plated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54151770177865,"sku":"2006003588","price":260.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/shield-necklace.png?v=1775557146"},{"product_id":"odysseus-pop-coloured-plaster-bust","title":"Odysseus - King of Ithaca Pop Coloured Plaster Bust","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdysseus was the legendary king of Ithaca and one of the most celebrated heroes of ancient Greek mythology. Son of Laertes and husband of Penelope, he was renowned not for his extraordinary physical strength, but for his intelligence, cunning, eloquence, and ability to overcome seemingly impossible challenges.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdysseus played a crucial role in the Trojan War, where his strategic thinking and clever schemes helped the Greeks achieve victory. He is traditionally credited with devising the famous strategy of the Trojan Horse, through which Greek warriors entered the city of Troy and brought the long war to an end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet his greatest adventure began after the fall of Troy. On his journey home to Ithaca, Odysseus faced a series of extraordinary trials that kept him away from his homeland for ten long years. He encountered the Cyclops Polyphemus, resisted the enchanting songs of the Sirens, sailed between Scylla and Charybdis, and endured the wrath of the gods and the dangers of the open sea. Through every hardship, his intelligence, determination, and resourcefulness enabled him to survive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter twenty years in total—ten years fighting at Troy and another ten years wandering the seas—Odysseus finally returned to Ithaca. There, he was reunited with his faithful wife Penelope and his son Telemachus, reclaiming his kingdom and restoring his place as king.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story of Odysseus, immortalized most famously in Homer's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, became one of the foundational tales of Western literature. His journey is not only a story of adventure and heroism, but also a timeless tale of perseverance, ingenuity, loyalty, and the enduring desire to return home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coloured Plaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55186389664073,"sku":"2006003635","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/odysseus.jpg?v=1788261290"},{"product_id":"large-corinthian-bronze-armor-on-a-plexi-glass-base","title":"Large Corinthian Bronze Armor on a Plexi-Glass Base","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreek made replica of a Corinthian armor on a plexi-glass base, was a warrior’s garment made mainly of metal and leather; and usually included a helmet, a chest protector, a kneecap, a shield, a sword and a spear. Ancient Greeks linked the armors to the battlefields and the heroic glory; that their absence meant even the lack of bravery (Homer, Iliad).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe characteristic Corinthian helmet emerged during the Archaic period, around the 7th century BC, and became one of the most recognizable symbols of the ancient Greek warrior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hoplite’s panoply typically consisted of a bronze helmet, a protective cuirass, greaves to protect the legs, a large round shield, a sword, and a spear. Together, these elements provided protection while allowing the warrior to fight effectively in the close-order formation known as the phalanx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the ancient Greeks, armor was far more than practical protection. It was closely associated with military duty, honor, courage, and heroic achievement. The shield, in particular, carried deep symbolic significance, as a warrior was expected to defend himself and, above all, the men fighting beside him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe importance of armor and weapons is reflected throughout ancient Greek literature. In Homer’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIliad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, armor is repeatedly associated with the identity, status, courage, and heroic glory of the warrior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronze \u0026 Plexi-glass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55186789761353,"sku":"2006000512","price":590.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/photoz.webp?v=1788264274"},{"product_id":"corinthian-bronze-snake-helmet-on-a-black-marble-base","title":"Spartan - Inspired Snake Helmet on a Black Marble Base","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreekMade replica of a Spartan inspired helmet with a snake detail on a marble base, which was used to protect the bearer's head during the war.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe helmets in Ancient Greece were made either of wood or metal; they first appeared in the 8th century BC and gradually evolved until the middle of the 5th century BC. Their top was decorated with a crest from horse tail. Herodotus states that this armour (helmet) originated from the area of Corinth. The art of making it, was similar to the art of making metal utensils and thus required great skill. The Corinthian helmet is characteristic because it covered the entire head and neck, and had slots for the eyes and mouth, while it also had a paragnathus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brass \u0026 Marble","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55187000328521,"sku":"2006003566","price":86.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/helmets.jpg?v=1788267100"},{"product_id":"big-spartan-warrior-on-a-white-marble-base-in-bronze","title":"Big Spartan Warrior on a White Marble Base in Bronze","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe main concern of the Spartan warrior was how to express in the most appropriate way the \"Spartan Virtue\". A way of life which goes far beyond the bourgeois ideals of today and leads the man to control themself and to go far beyond his apparent limits, cultivating a Heroic way of life.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe education started from childhood and concerned both boys and girls. The goal was for girls to become \"good mothers of warriors\" and for boys to become \"invincible warriors\". At the age of 7, the state undertook the education of children as well as special educators called “Paidontrives” who first cultivated in the young Spartan a “Heroic spirit”, a virtuous soul which would result in a strong and healthy body that could cope with any difficulty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eArt, music, games and group work, war dances and survival in the wild without any help, forged a character with the main characteristics of Courage and Self-Sacrifice. Road racing, jumping, wrestling, javelin throwing and discus throwing, completed the training of the young man, so that a true warrior is born in both Spirit and Body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe result of such an education was a deep love for the homeland to such an extent that the Spartan warrior would offer his life to defend it. Courage, self-sacrifice, bravery, strength, humility, boldness, respect for the gods were the natural results of Spartan education. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAncient Greek history is full of heroic deeds of the Spartans, culminating in the battle of  Thermopylae, where 300 Spartans along with their King Leonidas gave Mankind a model Warrior with a Philosophical attitude towards Life and Death. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor the Spartan Warrior, the performance of duty, respect for the enemy, the battle with honor and dignity, the war without passion, fear and violence, the dedication of victory to the Gods, bravery, daring and self-sacrifice were the means for the fulfillment and embodiment of the Spartan ideal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA Spartan ideal which can be expressed in very few words, like those that have remained unchanged after thousands of years, has been at the time where the Persians asked the Spartans to hand over their weapons and they replied: “Molon Lave” which means \"Come and take them\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55294087233865,"sku":"2006003514","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/warrior-1.jpg?v=1788960732"},{"product_id":"asclepius-the-god-of-medicine-in-plaster","title":"Asclepius, the God of Medicine in Plaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsclepius was the ancient Greek god of medicine, healing, and physicians. According to mythology, he was the son of Apollo and was taught the art of healing by the wise centaur Chiron.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHis sanctuaries, known as \u003cem\u003eAsclepieia\u003c\/em\u003e, became important centers of healing throughout the Greek world, where patients sought divine assistance through rituals, prayers, and restorative practices. Asclepius is traditionally depicted holding a staff entwined by a single serpent, the enduring symbol of medicine and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plaster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55424166199625,"sku":"2006002906","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/asclepius_3.jpg?v=1790244740"},{"product_id":"the-caduceus-of-god-hermes-in-bronze-on-a-black-marble-base","title":"The Caduceus of God Hermes in Bronze on a Black Marble Base","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\"\u003eThe Caduceus of Hermes is one of the most recognizable symbols of ancient Greek mythology. It consists of a staff entwined by two serpents and topped with a pair of wings. It was the sacred emblem of Hermes, the messenger of the gods and the patron of travelers, merchants, and heralds.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAccording to Greek mythology, Hermes separated two fighting snakes with his staff, and they then coiled peacefully around it, making it a symbol of harmony and reconciliation Over time, the Caduceus came to represent peace, communication, commerce, and balance. It is often mistakenly confused with the Rod of Asclepius, which is the true symbol of medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bronze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55427972989257,"sku":"2006003592","price":85.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/6718\/7255\/files\/CADUCEUS_OF_HERMES.jpg?v=1790251155"}],"url":"https:\/\/artpointpapasotiriou.gr\/collections\/professions-warfare-maritime.oembed?page=3","provider":"ARTPOINT PAPASOTIRIOU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}