Ercole Saettante (Hercules shooting arrow)

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This is an iconic sculpture showcasing Hercules, a legendary Roman hero and god, in mid-shot as he unleashes his powerful bow. Born to Zeus (equivalent to Jupiter) and mortal Alcmene, Hercules was the Roman counterpart of Greek divine hero Heracles, renowned for his unwavering strength and epic adventures that spanned far and wide across ancient landscapes. Hercules wielded his trusty bow when facing off against the fearsome Stymphalian birds, a formidable foe tasked to him as part of his infamous Labors. These ravenous creatures feasted on human flesh, boasted razor-sharp claws, wings, and beaks, and even used their feathers as deadly projectiles. Their home was a lake nestled in Arcadia's heart, near the town of Stymphalus. Upon learning of Hercules' daunting mission, Athena generously bestowed upon him a brass clapper, whose deafening sound sent the birds scattering into the sky, where they fell one by one to Hercules' swift and precise arrows.