Ancient Roman tombstone depicting Heracles/Hercules and Hesione, daughter of King Laomedon of Troy,
Ancient Roman tombstone depicting Heracles/Hercules and Hesione, daughter of King Laomedon of Troy, whom he saved from a sea monster. From the Roman legionary fortress/town of Deva Victrix, on the site of present-day Chester, England, UK; now in the Grosvenor Museum. Photo credit: Carole Raddato. -- source link
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