Hercules Rough Muscular Torso Statue

When the Gods competed in the Olympics Hercules was the champion of wrestling. It was tradition for the winner of the ancient Olympics to have their male body made into art in the form of a full torso sculpture that would be on permanent display at the olympic stadium thereafter. In ancient times being a champion was more about genetics and wit than it was about wealth. This muscular torso sculpture shows an athlete's male body at his prime embodied with innate athletic skill and the competitive spirit of ancient society.