Among Hercules' many legendary feats, one of the most curious is his confrontation with Achelous, the river god. The dispute wasn’t over territory or treasure, but over a woman — the beautiful Deianira. The two rivals decided to settle the matter the old-fashioned way: in direct combat. But Achelous, being a god of water, had the power to change shape, making the fight anything but predictable.
During the battle, Achelous transformed into a serpent, then into a bull, trying to escape the hero’s grip. But Hercules, famous for his superhuman strength and almost stubborn persistence, grabbed the god by his horns and broke them. According to legend, one of those horns became the Cornucopia — the symbol of abundance. It’s as if the very act of taming the river brought fertility and prosperity to the land.
This duel between strength and fluidity, between man and wild nature, has been immortalized in sculptures, paintings, and texts. More than just a fight for love, Hercules' battle against Achelous symbolizes the human attempt to conquer the uncontrollable — to impose order over chaos, to overcome that which changes shape every time we try to grasp it. And even if the hero emerges victorious, water always finds a way to return.
Material: High-definition resin
Weight: 350 g
Height: 22 cm
Images for illustrative purposes only.
Fragile product.
Semi-manual painting, resulting in unique variations in each piece.
Depending on the model, the product may be shipped in separate parts with fitting points and glue for customer assembly.
