Labours of Hercules Metal Chess Set With 36cm Chessboard Manopoulos

Labours of Hercules Metal Chess set with Gold & Silver Chessmen & 36cm Chessboard in Red The legend Hercules (Pawn), the greatest hero of mythology, is often depicted wearing the lion skin from his first labor. Zeus (King), his father and King of Gods stands almighty with his thunderbolt in hand. Athena (Queen), armed defender of justice, always protected Hercules. Apollo (Bishop) took part in the Battle of the Giants. Centaur (Knight) kidnapped Hercules’s wife, so the hero killed him to save her. Ironically, years later it was his poisonous blood that caused Hercules death. Included: Wooden case with storage, Manopoulos gift box Chessboard: Brass Chessmen: Zinc Alloy 5 Wooden case: Laminated wood Color: Red King's height: 5.8 cm Dimensions of the Board: 36 x 36cm (14.17 x 14.17 in) Weight: 4.8 Kg (10.58 lb) (approx). New. Made in Greece. 100% authentic, original Manopoulos product.