Description

ZEUS AND EUROPA SCULPTURE Europa was initially a Cretan moon goddess, who was incorporated into the Greek mythology as a virgin Phoenician princess. She was the daughter of the King Agenor of Sidon and the continent Europe was named after her. The beauty of Europa inspired the love of Zeus, who approached her in the form of a white bull and carried her away from Phoenicia to Crete. There she bore Zeus three sons: Minos ruler of Crete, Rhadamanthys ruler of the Cyclades Islands and according to some legends Sarpedon ruler of Lycia. She later married Asterius, the king of Crete, who adopted her sons, and she was worshiped under the name of Hellotis in Crete, where the festival Hellotia was held in her honour. Please be aware that, due to the fact that our products are either individually cast, carved, hand painted and hand finished, there will inevitably be minor variations in size, colour and texture.(B108-1 ) Details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece Height: 13.5 cm(5.3") Width: 12 cm(4.7") Weight: 450g Material: Casting stone with Bronze effect ********