Aphrodite

This beautiful goddess, who could cause any man to fall in love with her at first sight, is the Greek goddess of love, beauty and raw sexuality. While in the Iliad she is said to have been born of the union between Zeus and Dione, the more common belief is that she rose from sea foam after Cronus cut off Ouranos`s genitals and cast them into the sea. From this foam she emerged, and floated to the shore on a scallop shell. Much as two origins were debated and spoken of, she was widely worshipped from two points of view. The first belief held that she was the goddess of the love for mind and soul, while in the second belief she was more held in esteem in a goddess of the love of the flesh alone. In this statue, she could easily be a goddess of either quality, seeming to possess a serenity that one might find with the love of the spirit as well as a beauty and grace equal to the love of the flesh. Standing just under 12" tall and 4" wide at the widest point, she is shown clad in a loose robe that slips free of her shoulders and a beaded loin cloth that leaves little to the imagination. A picture of feminine beauty, she carries an open-winged dove in her hands; others flutter about her feet, in and out of the train of her robes. Sculpted of cold-cast resin and hand painted so as to appear crafted of bronze, this is a wonderful piece for anyone who adores the Greek pantheon of Gods and Goddesses, as well as any other who might revere the love and desire that the famed Aphrodite might offer.

Artemis

The goddess of forests, virginity and the hunt, Artemis was one of the most widely revered goddesses of Ancient Greece, and was often regarded as the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister to the famed god Apollo. Indeed, she was even said to have been born first, before immediately aiding her mother in the birth of Apollo, and for this reason she is often viewed as a goddess of fertility and childbirth. Often depicted with a bow and arrows, she is also viewed as a fearsome woman, who was said to have often punished or slain those who offended her or forgot to make offerings to her at the proper times. This is how she is shown in this wonderful statue; a lithe young woman, with bow drawn back and arrow knocked, she is a goddess of the hunt with a wolf representing this ferocity, howling by her feet. From her head sprouts a mantle of stag horns, representative of the animal that was sacred to her, while her feet seem to rest upon the surface of the moon; a symbol that was sacred to the virginal goddess. Made of cold cast resin, the statue stands approximately 11-1/2" tall and 7" wide, and is fantastically painted so as to appear to be sculpted of bronze.

Centaur

Viewed in a duality that matches their form, Centaurs are often considered to possess an untamed nature, embodying the thunder and beauty of a wild herd of horses, leaving them prone to drinking, carousing and even violence, they are also often depicted as wise teachers, like Chiron who was renowned for his knowledge and skill with medicine and was said to have tutored many of the Heroes of Greek Legend. This statue seems to embody the wild nature of the Centaur, though wisdom and intelligence can still be seen within his marvelously detailed facial features, contorted in rage as they are. With the lower body of a horse, he rears back, kicking with his hooves as, with the upper body of a man, he brandishes his wide shield and prepares to slash out with his sword. Made of cold-cast resin, this statue has been painstakingly crafted so as to appear to be created out of bronze, and so that every detail is captured, from the hair upon the Centaur’s chest to the flying hair of his horsetail. This makes it a fantastic piece for anybody that feels a kinship with this mythical creature, who is both wild and fearsome and a creature of wisdom and healing. It stands approximately
11-1/2" tall and 8-1/2" long, fitting on most desks, altars and bookshelves.

Dionysus

The Greek god of Wine and plenty, Dionysus is often viewed as a deity of hedonism and ecstasy. He was also quite popular among the Romans, who knew him as Bacchus. He was also the patron deity of agriculture and theater, and was known as well to be a god capable of liberating one from one's normal self, by either madness, ecstasy or wine. With these attributes, it was also his divine mission to bring an end to worry and care. Understandably, Dionysus is a God who came to be quite favored, helping ease the burdens of worry in those whom he favors. Here he is shown as he is traditionally spoken of; a beautiful man, with feminine facial features and luxurious hair, robed in the Greek fashion. Entwined with his curly hair, grape vines adorn him like jewelry, even as he raises them to his lips. In his other hand he drags an amphora, heedless of the wine it spills to the ground by his feet; for Dionysus, there is always another jug of wine. All of this is sculpted beautifully of cold cast resin with painful attention to detail, showing the contour of his form and every fold in his robe, all cast in a fashion so as to look and feel as though it is made of bronze, making it the perfect piece for your altar. This statue stands approximately 10-3/4"high, 4-1/2" wide and 4-1/2" deep.

Hera

Hera is the queen and sister to Zeus, making her one of the more prominent Goddesses of the entire Greek Pantheon, often appearing within Greek Legends and myths. Known primarily as a goddess of women and marriage, she was known frequently to lash out at her adulterous husband, and was quite jealous and vengeful. She was also quite known for taking vengeance on the slights of mortals who offended her. Hera is also one of the eldest Gods of the Greek pantheon, appearing in Homeric legend as the eldest of Kronus’s daughters, and she is even believed to predate most Greek folklore, appearing to have been an adaptation of a more primal, Minoan mother Goddess. Her motherly protection and womanly wrath are thusly well founded in history, marking her as one of the most ancient Goddess of hearth, family, and women. This statue, crafted of cold cast resin and hand painted so as to appear to be bronze, has been carefully detailed to portray Hera with these traits. With an almost youthful demeanor, her motherly wisdom is portrayed in the lines of her face, while her body portrays sinewy vigor and self-assured authority. Wrapped in gossamer robes, she seems to be striding beside the beautifully plumed peacock, which is one of her chief symbols from the legends of ancient Greece. Perfect for your altar, or as a decoration in your home, the entire statue measures approximately 9-1/2" tall and 7" wide.

Hermes

Hermes, the great messenger of Greek mythology, is a god who is spoken of in a great many legends and myths. Known for the winged sandals that helped him fly, and swiftly carry the messages of the Gods, Hermes is the god of travelers – those who cross boundaries, as well as shepherds and herdsmen. His cunning and wit also left him viewed as a patron of those who made a living with their charisma and words, even as his trickery left him a patron of thieves and liars. Here he is depicted in a cold-cast resin statue, sculpted with exquisite attention to every detail and hand painted so as to appear to be crafted of bronze. With his winged sandals leaving up a cloud of dust as he flies, and his short robe billowing about his waist, he appears intent upon his travels as he gazes down upon the mortals below; perhaps on some mission of urgency to the Gods of Olympus. Measuring in at approximately 9-1/4" high, 7-1/2" wide, and 4-1/2" deep, this statue will easily fit upon most altars for your veneration and can be set upon your shelf or desk to decorate your home.

Pan Dancing with Nymphs

Much beloved and celebrated, the God Pan is widely regarded as a carefree god of nature. He is a god of Shepherds and flocks, and of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music. Indeed the piped musical instrument with which he is so often depicted has become known simply as "Pan pipes." More commonly though, he is perhaps known for his love of Nymphs and women, and was frequently spoken of as chasing them, as they frequently fled his advances. Fields, groves, and wooded glens are all considered his places, and because of this he is frequently revered as a god of fertility, and the season of spring. Interestingly, he is frequently depicted as a Satyr; a man with goat legs and feet and the upper body of a man. He also possesses the horns and ears of a goat, and is frequently depicted as bearded, with wavy or curly hair in a fashion common to the ancient Greeks. Because of this, many people regard him as the origin of the Horned God and many other such figures of faith, including some Christian imagery. In this delightful statue he is shown in traditional form, with the lower body of a goat and the upper body of a man, struggling at his "play" with two nude nymphs, both of whom are portrayed within the traditional Greek images of feminine beauty. Tugging at his arms and torso, the Nymphs seem to laugh and play as Pan digs in his hoofed feet, struggling to keep from going where they tug with a wild expression of dismay upon his face. Indeed it seems one of Pan’s tricks has turned back upon him here, creating another legend of the playful antics of the lively Greek God. The whole merry scene has been immortalized in cold cast resin, and hand painted so as to appear to be crafted of bronze. Heavyweight and classically styled, it is the perfect piece for your altar, desk, bookshelf, or wherever else in your home you might want to celebrate this beloved nature God.

Pan with Pipes

The beloved Greek god Pan is shown here in classical form, as a celebration of his wild wisdom and carefree music. Sculpted of cold cast resin, he is hand painted so as to appear to be fashioned of bronze, creating a feel of elegance and sophisticated art, as it clearly illustrates every detail exquisitely, from the horns sprouting from his curly mop of hair to the fur upon his goat-like legs. At rest, he sits upon a moss-coated ledge, seemingly laughing as he takes a moment from playing the pipes that take their name from him. A wonderful piece for all that would have Pan gracing their altars and homes, this statue stands approximately 9-1/2" tall, 4" wide, and 4-1/2" deep, making it easily fitting upon most surfaces, from desktop to bookshelf.

Poseidon

The Greek god of the sea and earthquakes, two powerful and unpredictable forces of nature, Poseidon is a deity often noted with a mixture of trepidation and awe. Indeed, he was often regarded as the protector of many Greek cities, whose economy and well being frequently depended upon the bounty and trade that the sea could provide. Those who would travel the sea would sometimes even drown horses in sacrifice to Poseidon, seeking his favor. He is spoken of in many legends, and reputedly fathered many of the Greek Heroes spoken of in legend, and is a prominent figure in Homer’s tales, aiding the Greeks during the Iliad, actively seeking to aid them in their battles against the Trojans, while in the Odyssey, he turns his hatred upon Odysseus for blinding his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, and prevents Odysseus from reaching his home of Ithaca for many years. Here we find this bold and mythic god posed in a form at one with the sea. With turbulent waves crashing about him, he is shown to have the lower body of a fish, and the upper body of a muscular man. His bearded face is contorted in anger, with his trident poised back to strike in wrath and cause the earthquakes and crashing waves for which he was feared. With the removable trident in place the statue stands approximately 12-1/2" tall and 6" wide, making a formidable addition to any altar or eye-catching ornament for desks and bookshelves. The majestic god is crafted of cold-cast resin and hand painted, so as to create a heavyweight sculpture that appears to be crafted of bronze.

Zeus, King of the Gods

Known in Greek Lore as both the father and king of the gods, regal Zeus rises majestically up from the base of this cold-cast resin statue. Draped in traditional robes that leave his upper torso bare, he gazes forward with his wise eyes, seemingly poised to stride forth from the cloud upon which he stands. Standing 12" tall, he holds an orb in his right hand, topped with a winged angel, while in his left he holds an eagle-topped staff, both of which represent his rule over the Greek pantheon and supreme representative thereof. This is a fantastic piece for those who revere or admire Zeus and his divine children.