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Rider on Horse - Bronze Figurine - 550 B.C-One of Dioscuri, Twin Deities-Ancient Greece - National Archaeological Museum Details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece Material: Bronze Height: 22 cm(8.5 inches) Width: 18 cm(7 inches) Weight: 3 Kg The original dated 550 B.C. is in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens & represents one of the Dioscuri brothers. Dioscuri, also called (in French) Castor & Polydeuces & (in Latin) Castor & Pollux, (Dioscuri from Greek Dioskouroi, "Sons of Zeus"), in Greek & Roman mythology, twin deities who succored shipwrecked sailors & received sacrifices for favorable winds. The Dioskouroi were worshipped by the Greeks & Romans alike. There were temples to the twins in Athens, such as the Anakeion, & Rome, as well as shrines in many other locations in the ancient world. (019) Check our collection of bronze items at https://www.etsy.com/shop/TalosArtifacts?ref=profile_header§ion_id=37382188 Rider On Horse - Bronze Figurine - 550 B.c-One Of Dioscuri, Twin Deities-Ancient Greece - National Archaeological Museum
