The Majestic Statue of Zeus A Wonder of the Ancient World #ancientgreekhistory

ready to be amazed let's see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World standing at a staggering 12.4 M the statue of Zeus at Olympia was a Marvel of ancient craftsmanship created by the genius sculptor fidus around 435 BC this colossal figure of Zeus King of the Gods was inside his temple in the sanctuary of Olympia the statue was crowned with a sculpted wreath of olive sprays and wore a gilded robe made from glass and carved with animals and lies its right hand held a small chrysal Fantine statue of crowned Nike goddess of Victory its left a scepter inlaid with many metals supporting an eagle the throne featured painted figures and rought images and was decorated with gold precious stones Ebony and Ivory every inch of this statue screamed opulence and power symbolizing the Divine authority of Zeus himself though it vanished before the 6th Century ad the legacy of the statue of Zeus continues to inspire awe