Statue of Zeus. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was a giant seated figure, about 13 m (43 ft) tall, made by the Greek sculptor Phidias around 435 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece, and erected in the Temple of Zeus there.  According to the Roman historian Livy, the Roman general Paulus saw the statue and "was moved to his soul, as if he had seen the god in person," while the Greek orator Chrysostum declared that a single glimpse of the statue would make a man forget all his earthly troubles.
Statue of Zeus detail. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was a giant seated figure, about 13 m (43 ft) tall, made by the Greek sculptor Phidias around 435 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece, and erected in the Temple of Zeus there.  According to the Roman historian Livy, the Roman general Paulus saw the statue and "was moved to his soul, as if he had seen the god in person," while the Greek orator Chrysostum declared that a single glimpse of the statue would make a man forget all his earthly troubles.

Statue of Zeus Mug

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The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was a giant seated figure, about 13 m (43 ft) tall, made by the Greek sculptor Phidias around 435 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece, and erected in the Temple of Zeus there.

According to the Roman historian Livy, the Roman general Paulus saw the statue and "was moved to his soul, as if he had seen the god in person," while the Greek orator Chrysostum declared that a single glimpse of the statue would make a man forget all his earthly troubles.

Our permanent version uses the Dye Sublimation Process to print them which gives a high-quality, glossy, smooth finish so the print will not crack, fade or peel. Microwave and Dishwasher safe.


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