The legacy of mythological sculptures
Venus de Milo (c. 130–100 BC) Alexandros of Antioch An iconic statue of Aphrodite (Venus), famous for her missing arms but eternal beauty.
Laocoön and His Sons (c. 40–30 BC) Hagesandros, Polydoros, and Athenodoros of Rhodes Depicts the Trojan priest Laocoön and his sons being attacked by sea serpents—pure agony in marble.
Winged Victory of Samothrace (c. 190 BC) Unknown A breathtaking sculpture of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, standing as if caught in the wind.
Perseus with the Head of Medusa (1545) Benvenuto Cellini A badass bronze statue of Perseus holding Medusa’s severed head, standing triumphantly.
The Great Sphinx of Giza (c. 2500 BC) Unknown A half-lion, half-human colossus guarding the pyramids, shrouded in mystery.
Statue of Anubis (Various) Sculptures of the jackal-headed god of mummification, often found in tombs and temples.
Shiva Nataraja (The Dancing Shiva) (c. 10th century) Chola Dynasty Artisans A mesmerizing bronze sculpture of Shiva dancing in a ring of fire, symbolizing cosmic cycles.
The Giant Reclining Buddha (Various) Found in many Buddhist temples, symbolizing peace and enlightenment.