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Your cart is empty.A very detailed bust of a horse made in alabaster. The horse’s long affiliation with gods and heroes in Greek mythology no doubt also fostered a special respect and admiration for this remarkable creature in the minds of “ordinary” Greeks. The god Poseidon was credited with creating the first horse and Athena patron goddess of Athens with taming it by discovering the reins and bit, thus rendering it suitable for human service for the first time. Athena was also the inspiration behind the cunning Greeks’ infamous Trojan Horse which ultimately led to their victory at the Battle of Troy. In Homer’s Iliad, horses drive the chariots of the heroes and are praised for their swiftness and beautiful coats. They are often depicted as having special relationships with their owners, like Achilles and his immortal horses Balios and Xanthos. A unique ornament for home, collectable items and also a splendid idea as a gift since it immaculately combines artistic detail, finesse and exceptional character.
