Hercules and Deianira
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Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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About the sculpture
This bronze group represents Hercules and his wife Deianira. They are standing side by side, naked, embracing each other.
Hercules (Greek name is Heracles) is one of the most important heroes in Greek mythology. He was the son of Jupiter and Alcmena, a Theban princess. He is regarded as the embodiment of physical strength and courage. His two main attributes are the club and the lion's skin, which he won at his first labour. He had to undertake 12 labours as a penance for slaying his own children in an act of madness. His wife Deinaira was the daughter of the river-god Oeneus.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- A.45-1956
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