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1. Introduction of Hercules and Lichas Sculpture The sculpture of Hercules and Lichas is inspired by the tragic story of Heracles in ancient Greek mythology. Legend has it that the hero, after his wife Deianira mistakenly gifted him with a poisoned robe, was overcome with pain and, mistakenly believing his servant Lichas to be the […]

1.Introduction of hercules throwing lichas sculpture The hercules throwing lichas sculpture is a masterpiece of Antonio Canova, a highly regarded Italian neoclassical sculptor. He is renowned for his exquisite marble sculptures, which are even more exemplary of his art. In Greek mythology, Lycas was a servant of Heracles, who believed that his servant Lycas had […]