Statue of Heracles (Hercules) and his son Telephos
Statue of Heracles (Hercules) and his son Telephos The statue group of Heracles (Hercules) and his son Telephos, exhibited at the Eskişehir Eti Archaeology Museum, is an important Roman-era artifact from the ancient Phrygia region (near Seyitgazi/Nakoleia). It dates from the Roman Imperial period (generally around the 2nd century AD), possibly a copy or adaptation of a Hellenistic original. Heracles, son of Zeus, is a demigod hero. He is known for completing the famous 12 labors (recognized by the Nemean lion skin, club, etc.). Telephos is Heracles' son. His mother is Auge (priestess of Athena), daughter of Aleos, king of Tegea. The king, believing that the child his daughter would give birth to would endanger the kingdom due to a prophecy, ordered the baby to be abandoned. Telephos was abandoned on a mountain and raised by being suckled by a deer. Heracles finds and rescues his son (or in some versions, events unfold involving Heracles himself). It is exhibited at the Türkiye...