Zeckos Atlas Carrying Celestial Sphere Bronze Finished Statue

Carrying an armillary sphere on his shoulders, this bronze Atlas statue bears the weight of the heavens. Place this Atlas Carrying Celestial Spheres Statue in your home or give it as a gift to be a symbol of strength and endurance. Made from cold cast bronze, this table top statue has been hand-painted to bring out every detail. The linked circles creating the armillary sphere represent the motion of the stars around the Earth. Atlas was punished for rebelling against the Olympian Gods in the War of the Titans. Zeus tasked him with holding up the sky, keeping it forever separated from the earth. Contemporary depictions of Atlas are often related to astronomy or cartography. This Atlas Carrying Celestial Spheres statue makes an excellent gift for athletes, scholars, and fans of classic mythology.