Greek Demigod Hercules Slaying Lernaean Hydra Cast Marble Statue Sculpture

1.In Greek Mythology, what Was the Hydra?

Hydra is a many-headed monster from Greek mythology that terrorizes tourists near Lake Lerna in Greece. Killing hydra was quite a challenge, as as soon as one was cut off, two heads grew back. Hercules seized on the idea of burning his neck before the new head finally had a chance to grow. Defeating the monster was part of a series of tasks he completed, collectively known as The Twelve Labors of Hercules. Hydra is a mythological figure of long standing fame, and the word “Hydra” is sometimes used to describe a challenge that seems to get bigger and harder to deal with, no matter how hard someone tries to decapitate it.

 

2.Many stories of Hercules Slaying Lernaean Hydra:

In most stories, Hydra is the child of TYPHON and Echidna, and the monster is placed there to guard an entrance into hell. Although hydra is the accepted number in many stories, hydra is the accepted number in many stories. In addition to having multiple heads, the monster is placed in one place to guard an entrance into the underworld, and Hydra also has poisonous breath and blood, which makes it undoubtedly a formidable opponent. The hydra is related to other bad characters in Greek mythology, including Chimera and Cerberus the many-headed dog. The legend says that Hercules defeated hydra with the help of his relative Iolos. He covered the hydra’s nose with a cloth to protect himself from the monster’s breath, and when he cut off its head, Iolaus burned the hydra’s neck with a blazing torch. After the two men successfully complete their mission to kill Hydra, Hercules immerses his arrow in the poisonous blood, and they bury the monster, placing a large stone on it in case it has any thoughts about the resurrection of Death. Visual descriptions of hydra vary widely, although most give the monster a snakehead like a snake, lizard body, or dragon. These heads often have ferocious teeth and horns to further convey the danger of entangling hydra. According to some legends, Hercules was not officially recognized for this feat because he needed help to accomplish it.

 

 

3.Custom make Hercules and Hydra marble statues:

This Hercules and Hydra marble statue is made with natural white marble material,If you are very interested in Greek mythology, you can keep Lernaean Hydra statue in your garden,and see pictures of Greek stories in person every day. There are many other marble statues on our homepage. Welcome to contact us.