Statue of a nude youth

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From the legendary Antikythera shipwreck, the enigmatic figure stands tall with legs spread wide apart, arms thrust upwards in triumph and his head turned sharply to the left. As an accomplished archer or perhaps a skilled boxer, he embodies the essence of athleticism and precision. Alternatively, some historians believe that this majestic statue may actually portray the tragic hero Philoktetes, whose wounds still linger long after the battle is won.