Greek mythology figures on a rock base

This captivating collection of Greek mythology figures, displayed on a boulder-style base, represents powerful deities, legendary heroes, and mythical creatures, each with a rich history of worship and storytelling.

At the center, Atlas, the Titan condemned to hold up the sky, was associated with Mount Atlas in North Africa. Beside him, Nike, the winged goddess of victory, was honored in Olympia and Athens. Hebe, the goddess of youth and cupbearer of the gods, was worshiped in Phlius.

The wild god Pan, protector of shepherds and flocks, was venerated in Arcadia. Hygeia, the goddess of health, and her father Asclepius, the divine healer, had sanctuaries in Epidaurus and Athens. Persephone, queen of the underworld and goddess of renewal, was central to the Eleusinian Mysteries.

Among the mythical beings, the Minotaur, half-man, half-bull, was tied to Crete’s labyrinth legend. Hercules, the heroic demigod, was widely worshiped, especially in Thebes. Dionysus, god of wine and ecstasy, had cults in Thebes and Delphi. Hecate, goddess of magic and crossroads, was honored in Thrace and Caria. Finally, Medusa, the Gorgon with deadly eyes, was a feared yet powerful figure in Greek lore.

This collection beautifully captures the essence of Greek mythology’s legends and deities.