Greek statues with their classic beauty and ancient mystique bring to life the great gods and goddesses of the past. The fine detailing and gracefully accented curves of Greek garden statues add beauty to any garden path or backyard patio.
Famous replicas
Some of the most famous garden sculptures in the world derive from ancient Greece. Replicas of historic Greek statues like Venus de Milo and statues of Zeus make a dramatic statement when added to your garden gallery. Some of the most replicated Greek statues include:
- Venus de Milo. The ideal of feminine beauty is captured in the Greek statue of Venus de Milo. This statue will bring classic beauty to any garden landscape.
- Statue of Zeus. Zeus overthrew his father to secure his position as lord of the sky. Zeus ruled the heaven and earth carrying a thunderbolt as his weapon. Because he is known as the ruler of the sky and the weather god, statues of Zeus are popular in gardens today.
- Greek marathon runner. The original Greek statue of the marathon runner was found in the Bay of Marathon in 1925. Scholars think this statue represents an athlete, possibly an ancient Greek marathon runner. The statue has a powerful majestic, yet graceful presence. The Greek marathon runner statue makes a lovely gift for a sports enthusiast.
- Greek statue of Aphrodite. The Greek statue of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, is also well known. The famous statue with the missing shoulder, head, and arms has been reproduced with complete authenticity and bring an ancient grace to any garden.
Let the powerful majestic, yet graceful presence of Greek garden statues bring awe-inspiring beauty to your garden or patio.
