In Greek mythology, the goddess of beauty and love, daughter of Zeus and Dione, an epitomization of all that is beautiful and pure in a woman. Called Venus by Romans, Aphrodite was said to have been born from the foam of the sea, that is why she is depicted floating from a seashell. Like most beautiful women, Aphrodite hated to be outshone, and this vanity led her to a contest between herself, Athena, and Hera, wife of Zeus himself. Aphrodite prevailed in the competition by guaranteeing Paris, one of the most handsome mortals in the world who was appointed as arbitrator by Zeus, the love of the most beautiful mortal woman in the world, Helen, the wife of the king of Sparta. This marvelous statue is hand-made in Greece of high quality "AAA" white cast marble and stands at a height of 10.45". Her skin, hair, eyes, posture, and elegance really explode every single cell of one's body. Excellent decoration and gift.

The woman chosen by the Christian God as the mother of his son, Jesus Christ, also called Theotokos (Mother of God or God bearer). Mary was visited by the angel Gabriel, who announced to her that she was to be the vessel of the coming of the Savior. Mary is important not only for what she is, Jesus' mother, but also for what she is, a woman of faith. She is portrayed as one of the "humble and lowly" and symbolizes an integral purity of body and soul. This elegant statue is hand-made in Greece of high quality "AAA" white cast marble and stands at 9.6". It beautifully depicts her humility, sinlessness, fullness of grace, and obedience and faith to God. Excellent and timely possession or gift for the Easter period.

In Greek mythology, the winged goddess of victory, especially in war but also in athletic contests, daughter of the giant Pallas and the Okeanid nymph Styx. She was often identified with the goddess Athena and in Roman times with Victoria. She aided Zeus and the Olympian gods in subduing the rebellious Titans and attained great popularity after the Greek victory in the Persian Wars. In art, Nike was always represented as holding a palm branch, a wreath, and sometimes a trophy of armor. The most magnificent artistic representation of Nike is the "Nike of Samothrace," discovered in Samothrace, a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea off the Thracian cost, in 1863. It was probably erected by Phodians about 203 BC to commemorate a sea battle and is now in Louvre, Paris. This masterpiece is hand-made in Greece of high quality "AAA" white cast marble by expert Greek craftsman and stands at 8.34". The name Nike of Samothrace in Greek is imprinted at the base of the statue. It beautifully and powerfully manifests victory and success in all undertakings. It is one of a kind.

Son of Peleus, King of Phthiotis, and Thetis, a Nereid, the legendary Greek worrier and hero of Homer's Iliad. Homer describes him as the handsomest and bravest of the Greeks who fought in the Trojan War. According to a legend, Thetis attempted to make Achilles immortal by dipping him in the river Styx. Because she held him by the heel, he remained vulnerable in that part, hence the phrase "Achilles heel." Homer tells of the choice with which Achilles was faced, between a long, inglorious life and a short, glorious one. He chose the glorious life and this ultimate choice of his symbolizes his belief in the heroic code. Angered by Agamemnon, Achilles withdrew from the Trojan War to return only when his beloved friend Patroclus is killed by Hector, the Trojan leader. Achilles pursues Hector three times around Troy and kills him in single combat. The scene in which Hector's old father, Priam, comes to Achilles to ask for his son's body is one of the most moving episodes in the Iliad. The legendary hero was brought down only by the connivance of Apollo. The god guided the arrow of Hector's brother Paris, the instigator of the Trojan War by his stealing of the beautiful Helen from her husband Menalaus, to the only vulnerable spot on Achilles' body-his heel. This magnificent statue is hand-made in Greece of high "AAA" quality white cast marble and stands at 6.67". It powerfully depicts the intense love, intelligence, courage, and great kindness of the fiercest fighter for the Greeks at Troy. It is an excellent decorative possession or gift, a reminder that heroes are defined by their choices.

The beautiful statue of the Charioteer ("Iniohos" in Greek), originally belonging to a larger group which represented a chariot drawn by four horses. It was dedicated to Apollo, the god of music, light, and truth, by the tyrant of Gela Polyzalos in 478 BC, when he won the chariot race at the Pythian Games. The Pythian Games were held every four years in ancient Greece in memory of Apollo's slaying of the deadly serpent Python, which lived in the hills near Delphi. The winners in feats of strength, in foot races, and in chariot races were crowned with wreaths of laurel leaves. This incomparable statue is a representative example of the ''severe'' Attic style, certainly the work of a major artist, which is now in the archaeological museum of Delphi, Greece. It is hand-made in Greece of high "AAA" quality white cast marble and stands at 10.42". Excellent decoration item.

In Greek mythology, daughter of Zeus and Dione, the irresistible goddess who stole away even the wits of the wise, the goddess of beauty and love, more specifically erotic and passionate love. Worshipped as Venus by Romans, Aphrodite was said to have been born from the foam of the sea, that is why she is depicted floating from a seashell. Her name was thus explained as "foam-risen" coming from the Greek word Aphros meaning foam. The actual "sea-birth" is said to have taken place near the island Cythera. From there Zephyrus, the west wind, carried her gently on a shell to Cyprus, which was always regarded as her real home. There the Hours met her, clothed her, and brought her to the gods. Every god even Zeus himself wanted this beautiful, golden goddess as his wife. In addition to her irresistible looks, Aphrodite had a magical girdle that compelled anyone she wished to desire her. Among her lovers was Ares, the god of war, who in later mythology became her husband; one of their children was Eros (Cupid), the winged god of love. Like most beautiful women, Aphrodite hated to be outshone, and this vanity led her to a contest between herself, Athena, and Hera, wife of Zeus himself. Aphrodite prevailed in the competition by guaranteeing Paris, one of the most handsome mortals in the world who was appointed as arbitrator by Zeus, the love of the most beautiful mortal woman in the world, Helen, the wife of the king of Sparta Menelaus. The abduction of Helen by Paris led to the Trojan War. The sculptors carved countless figures of Aphrodite. This beautiful statue is hand-made in Greece of high quality "AAA" white cast marble and stands at 9.59". It elegantly epitomizes beauty, love, desire, and sweetness. Excellent decoration item and gift.

In Greek mythology, goddess of agriculture (especially of corn, grain, and harvest) and earth, daughter of Cronus and Rhea, sister of Zeus. Her name means "grain mother" or "mother earth." It was Demeter that makes the crops grow each year. The first loaf from the harvest was sacrificed to her. Demeter, along with Dionysus, were truly mankind's best friends as they were the two most important gods in the everyday lives of people. Also, they were the only two gods to have known and felt suffering and true grief, while the other gods lived happy, blissful lives. Demeter was intimately associated with the seasons. Her daughter, Persephone, was abducted by Hades to be his wife in the underworld. In her anger at her daughter's loss, Demeter laid a curse on the world that caused plants to wither and die, the land became desolate. Zeus became alarmed and sought Persephone' return. However, because she had eaten while in the underworld, Hades had a claim on her. Therefore, it was decreed that Persephone would spend half year in the underworld. During these months Demeter grieved her daughter's absence, and withdrew her gifts from the world, creating winter and the barren season. Her return brought the spring and summer seasons when flowers bloom and earth bears fruit once more. In this way, the two goddesses, Demeter and Persephone, were inseparable, and were styled as "the two in one," or "the great deities." Important festivals were held in Demeter's honor with the most important part being the Eleusinian Mysteries, where all participants vowed never to reveal what they have witnessed. This beautiful statue is hand-made in Greece of high quality "AAA" white cast marble and stands at 10.42". It is a very eloquent depiction of matronly expression and caring of the all-nourishing mother of the Earth.

Dionysus, also known as Bacchus, in Greek mythology is the God of wine, cheer, mystic ecstasy, and vegetation, who showed mortals how to cultivate grapevines and make wine. According to tradition, Dionysus died each winter and was reborn in the spring. This cyclical revival, accompanied by the seasonal renewal of the fruits of the earth, embodies the promise of the resurrection of the dead. Important festivals, the Dionysiac mysteries, were held in honor of the God, during which great dramatic competitions were conducted. This exquisite statue with its refined details is made of "AAA" high quality white cast marble, stands at 10", and weighs 2 pounds. It is a superb piece of decoration that brings home the cheer, indulgences, and inspired ecstatic worship for life from ancient Greek mythology. A constant reminder of the beauties, pleasantries, and preciousness of life.

 Artemis, the daughter of Zeus and Leto, born on the island of Delos in the Aegean Sea, was the goddess of hunting, of wild animals, and of archery, the lady of the forest (her Roman counterpart is Diana). Like her twin brother Apollo, she hunts with silver arrows. Also she was the goddess of childbirth, of nature, and of the harvest. She was traditionally the friend and protector of youth, especially young women. She was one of the three virgin goddesses along with Athena and Hestia. As the moon goddess, she was sometimes identified with the goddesses Selene and Hecate. She also presided over childbirth, which may seen odd for a virgin, but goes back to causing her mother no pain when she was born. All wild animals were sacred to her, especially the stag, and she was not slow to punish those who killed, inadvertently or otherwise, her prize animals. A case in point is the time when Agamemnon slew one of her stags and Artemis detained the Greek fleet at Aulis, on its way to Troy, there extracting the sacrifice of Agamemnon's daughter, Iphigenia. She was also the protecting deity of the Amazons, who, like her, were worriers and huntresses and independent of men. The cypress was her tree. This elegant statue of Artemis is hand-made in Greece of high quality "AAA" white cast marble and stands at 10". It splendidly manifests all that is beautiful and pure in a woman, a marvelous combination of youth and nature at their best. Excellent decorative possession and gift.

In Greek mythology, the Muses were the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne (Memory), the personification of music, fine arts, and literature. They were said to be nymphs of the springs that splashed down the slopes of mount Parnassos. They generally lived around the summit of mount Helikon, Parnassos, and Pindos but they often visited Olympus, entertaining the gods and goddesses. The Muses were the best musicians of the gods, along with Apollo, Hermes, and Pan; they were most distinguished not with a particular instrument but with their enchanting voices. Their leader was Apollo, though they also accompanied Dionysus. When the musician Thamyris challenged them to a contest and lost, they blinded him and removed his musical powers. Hesiod says about the Muses: "Their hearts are set upon song and their spirit is free from care. He is happy whom the Muses love. For though a man has sorrow and grief in his soul, yet when the servant of the Muses sings, at once he forgets his dark thoughts and remembers not his troubles. Such is the holy gift of the Muses to men." "Possession by the Muses" was long regarded as a form or divine madness, essential for poetic inspiration. In art there are several representations of the Muses. This version is a very sensuous one, it is hand-made in Greece of high quality "AAA" white cast marble, and stands at a height of 9.8". Excellent decorative possession and gift for a loved one.