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It is made in Italy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal box size: 13 7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare size: 1 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior squares: 1 at 4 7\/8\" x 1 1\/8\" - 16 at 3 1\/4\" x 1 1\/8\" - 16 at 2 5\/8\" x 1 1\/8\" - 2 at 2\" x 1 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chess House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12149264613452,"sku":"CB750-612","price":324.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/gothic-chess-set-with-leatherette-storage-board-28267610308695.jpg?v=1628351507"},{"product_id":"greek-roman-period-chess-set-with-storage","title":"Greek Roman Period Chess Set with Storage - 11\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis period was characterized by fierce local as well as international wars. The aggressiveness of the Pawn and the Knight fully represent the ferocity of these wars. The posture of the King and Queen indicates their unquestionable leadership. The Bishop reveals his consideration for the movements of the imminent battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, the Castle is a reproduction of a pillar which characterized the architectural style during that period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case with storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManopoulos gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard measures 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight of set 7.5 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessboard: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessmen: Zinc Alloy 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing height: 2.125 (2 1\/8\")\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing base: 0.688 ( 11\/16\")\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case: Laminated wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"91M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31175757004887,"sku":"MS3BRO","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/greek-roman-period-chess-set-with-storage-13433691471959.png?v=1575932331"},{"product_id":"greek-mythology-chess-set","title":"Greek Mythology Chess Set - 14\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active product-contents\" id=\"tab-1\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chessmen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGreek sculptors loved to recreate this divine conflict through their art. The King is a replica of the famous statue “Poseidon of Melos” (2nd cent. 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Finally, the Pawn is a bronze statue of a fully armed warrior in 500 B.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChess Piece Sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Height: 3\" -- King Base: 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen Height: 2 3\/4\" -- Queen Base: 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBishop Height: 2 1\/2\" -- Bishop Base: 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnight Height: 2 3\/8\" -- Knight Base: 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRook Height: 2 1\/4\" -- Rook Base: 7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePawn Height: 2\" -- Pawn Base: 7\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set weight: 10.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case with storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManopoulos gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessboard: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessmen: Zinc Alloy 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case: Laminated wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"91M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31311058239575,"sku":"MS4RED","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/greek-mythology-chess-set-13605809553495.jpg?v=1579306927"},{"product_id":"renaissance-chess-set","title":"Renaissance Chess Set - 14\"","description":"\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active product-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Europe rediscovered the values of classical Greek legacy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTORYTELLING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the dark Middle Ages, Europe was influenced by great nostalgia for classical antiquity. Literature, philosophy, art, science, architecture and politics were reformed by the revival of interest in the values of the Greeks. The word Renaissance literally means “rebirth”, as a deep desire of mankind to recover from the darkness. The value of the human life and the extraordinary genius of human brain were restored by rediscovering the spiritual legacy of ancient Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Chessmen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are gracefully thin and symbolically decorated, according to the slender aesthetics of the period. The King and the Queen reflect  a more individualistic view of man, the Knight combines influences of an increased awareness of nature while the Rook represents a revival of classical learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Renaissance period was a cultural awakening in the art world. Advances in perspective and the depiction of human anatomy resulted in a trend of increasing naturalism in Renaissance sculpture, in which human and animal figures were depicted with startling life-likeness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 14\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set weight: 12 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case with storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManopoulos gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessboard: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessmen: Zinc Alloy 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case: Laminated wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"91M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31311069839447,"sku":"MS9RED","price":235.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/renaissance-chess-set-13606049284183.jpg?v=1579306860"},{"product_id":"archers-chess-set","title":"Archers Chess Set - 17\"","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active product-contents\" id=\"tab-1\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn and out of the battlefield, archery has been a skill of great demand and appreciation. Apart from hunting, archers were the legendary defenders of the fortress walls of the city and the ones who offered covering fire during the battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe twin gods Apollo and Artemis were masters in archery and protectors of the archers. Philoctetes was one of the most famous archers, who carried the mythical bow of Hercules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chessmen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFierce local and international wars characterized that period. Their ferocity is symbolized by the aggressiveness of the Archer (pawn) and the Knight. The posture of the King and Queen indicates their unquestionable leadership. The Bishop reveals his consideration for the imminent battle.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, the Castle is a reproduction of a pillar, the basic symbol of the architectural style during that period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 17\", 1.75\" Square size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set weight: 17.7 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case with storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManopoulos gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessboard: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessmen: Zinc Alloy 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case: Laminated wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiece Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Height: 3 7\/8\" -- Base: 1 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen Height: 3 1\/2\" -- Base: 1 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBishop Height: 3 1\/4\" -- Base: 1 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnight Height: 2 7\/8\" -- Base: 1 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRook Height: 2 11\/16\" -- Base: 1 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePawn Height: 2 9\/16\" -- Base: 1 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"91M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31311087698007,"sku":"MS10RED","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/archers-chess-set-13605760401495.jpg?v=1579305540"},{"product_id":"medieval-knights-chess-set","title":"Medieval Knights Chess Set - 17\"","description":"\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active product-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSkillful  Protectors, Legendary heroes, honorable men.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eSTORYTELLING\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenaissance had its undoubted protagonists: Knights have been evolved from the iron-masked soldiers of the Middle Ages to the idolized heroes of higher nobility. Through Europe they were named Knights, Sirs, Musketeers or Guardians and were portrayed as the ideal men. With their own code of honor, knighthood‘s ideals of virtue was immortalized in history through Renaissance literature and romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTHE CHESSMEN\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures are created according to the evolution of the Knight to a noble, elegant guardian and protector, during the renaissance period. In order to become a knight, one had to be trained in hunting and travelling and familiarize themselves with horses and warfare. At the age of 20 they were knighted at a special ceremony during which they were given their swords and had to swear to use them only for sacred and fair purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set weight: 18.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case with storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManopoulos gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessboard: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessmen: Zinc Alloy 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case: Laminated wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"91M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31311105294423,"sku":"MS12CBRO","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/medieval-knights-chess-set-13605848121431.jpg?v=1579307051"},{"product_id":"gold-and-silver-greek-mythology-chess-set","title":"Gold and Antiqued Bronze Greek Mythology Chess Set - 21 1\/4\"","description":"\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active product-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chessmen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGreek sculptors loved to recreate this divine conflict through their art. The King is a replica of the famous statue “Poseidon of Melos” (2nd cent. 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Finally, the Pawn is a bronze statue of a fully armed warrior in 500 B.C.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active product-contents\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active product-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 21.25\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiece Sizes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Height: 4 1\/2\" -- King Base: 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen Height: 4 1\/4\" -- Queen Base: 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBishop Height: 3 3\/4\" -- Bishop Base: 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnight Height: 3 3\/4\" -- Knight Base: 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRook Height: 3 1\/2\" -- Rook Base: 1 1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePawn Height: 2 7\/8\" -- Pawn Base: 1 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set weight: 19 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManopoulos gift box\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessboard: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessmen: Zinc Alloy 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"91M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31311121023063,"sku":"MS19BTIR","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/gold-and-silver-greek-mythology-chess-set-21-1-4-28723597574231.jpg?v=1640803551"},{"product_id":"spartan-warrior-chess-set","title":"Spartan Warrior Chess Set - 11\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo King was ever that heroic, no warrior ever fought that bravely, no battle was ever lost that gloriously. King Leonidas and his 300 soldiers made the most notorious sacrifice of all times fighting against the Persians in the battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. Their story and the tragic betrayal that led to their defeat, is being told, written, sung, filmed and memorized endlessly through the centuries to this day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe chessmen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeonidas (Pawn) is depicted armed for battle, holding his notorious shield with the greek letter Λ (L) engraved. The King represents the famous semi-god hero, Hercules, the son of Zeus, and the Knight of the famous winged horse, Pegasus. The Queen figure is a replica of the famous statue Aphrodite of Milos (200 B.C.) and the Bishop is Apollo, from the Temple of Zeus in Olympia (460 B.C.). 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The aggressiveness of the Pawn and the Knight fully represent the ferocity of these wars. The posture of the King and Queen indicates their unquestionable leadership. The Bishop reveals his consideration for the movements of the imminent battle.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, the Castle is a reproduction of a pillar which characterized the architectural style during that period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoard size: 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiece sizes:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing Height: 3 7\/8\" Base: 1 3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen Height: 3 1\/2\" Base: 1 3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBishop Height: 3 1\/4\" Base: 1 3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnight Height: 3\" Base: 1 3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRook Height: 2 11\/16\" Base: 1 3\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePawn Height: 2 3\/8\" Base: 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set weight: 17.7 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case with storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManopoulos gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessboard: Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChessmen: Zinc Alloy 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden case: Laminated wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"91M","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32302374748247,"sku":"MS11RED","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1297\/3303\/products\/greek-and-roman-period-metal-chess-set-17-14488098799703.jpg?v=1597337394"},{"product_id":"greek-mythology-chess-set-in-black-and-white-14","title":"Greek Mythology Chess Set in Black and White - 14\"","description":"\u003cdiv role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab-pane fade in active product-contents\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Chessmen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGreek sculptors loved to recreate this divine conflict through their art. The King is a replica of the famous statue “Poseidon of Melos” (2nd cent. 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