GREEK MYTHOLOGY CHESS SET with gold/brown chessmen and bronze chessboard 36 x 36cm (Medium)

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The legend A glorious city was the bone of contention between two powerful gods. The God of the Sea, Poseidon and Goddess of Wisdom, Athena, each one wanted the city...
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Description

The legend

A glorious city was the bone of contention between two powerful gods. The God of the Sea, Poseidon and Goddess of Wisdom, Athena, each one wanted the city to be named after themselves. The divine conflict was fierce so Zeus declared that each god had to make an offer to the citizens. Poseidon lifted his trident  and struck the rock of the Acropolis where sea water burst out. “It will warn you for upcoming storms. Your city will conquer the seas”, he said. Athena knelt and touched the ground where an olive tree started to grow. “For food, oil, wood and light. Your city will become the symbol of civilization”. Despite the rage of Poseidon, Athena’s gift was preferred and ever since the city is called Athens.

The Chessmen

Greek sculptors loved to recreate this divine conflict through their art. The King is a replica of the famous statue “Poseidon of Melos” (2nd cent. B.C.), and the Queen represents the glorious “Athena Promachos” (450 B.C., Acropolis Museum). A bronze Hellenistic statue has inspired the Bishop and the Knight is a part of the marble facade of Parthenon sculptured by Pheidias. The castle is a reproduction of one of the most admirable Attic stele devoted to young Aristion who died in battle. Finally, the Pawn is a bronze statue of a fully armed warrior in 500 B.C.
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions of the Board
Weight of set Kg lb
Materials
  • Chessboard: Brass
  • Chessmen: Zinc Alloy 5
  • Wooden case: Laminated wood
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NM
03/10/2023
natasa m.
Croatia Croatia
I recommend this product

chess set

Beautiful, good quality!

MANOPOULOS Chess & Backgammon GREEK MYTHOLOGY CHESS SET with gold/brown chessmen and bronze chessboard 36 x 36cm (Medium) Review
CP
18/08/2022
Caterina P.
Australia Australia
I recommend this product

Greek Mythology Chess set

Very easy to order. I made the wrong colour selection but emailed them they they accommodated my colour change. My only recommendation is that the price on website to be converted to AUD on checkout.

MANOPOULOS Chess & Backgammon GREEK MYTHOLOGY CHESS SET with gold/brown chessmen and bronze chessboard 36 x 36cm (Medium) Review
AM
17/12/2023
Amy M.
Australia Australia
I recommend this product

Exactly what was described!

Easy to order, timely delivery and exactly how it looks on the website! It was packaged beautifully and everything was secure and intact upon arrival. I got it as a 30th birthday present for my husband (who is very into history/Greek mythology) and he loves it!

KC
15/08/2023
Kristina C.
Germany Germany
I recommend this product

Perfect

It was gift for my stepson, he loves it. It even looks better in live!

CL
01/03/2023
Charles L.
Singapore Singapore
I recommend this product

Quality of Chess Set

The Chess set is beautifully made, with a glossy finish on the board and intricate details on each piece. I loved how Manopoulos inculcated the Greek heritage into chess.

Package Contents
  • Wooden case with storage
  • Manopoulos gift box

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