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Giant Naked Hill Figure Revealed As Hercules—And He Aided Medieval Armies

Giant Naked Hill Figure Revealed As Hercules—And He Aided Medieval Armies

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http://www.newsweek.com/giant-naked-hill-figure-revealed-hercules-aided-medieval-armies-history-1857425

A giant naked figure carved centuries ago into an English hillside represents the classical hero Hercules, a study has suggested—and may have aided armies in the medieval period.

Known as the Cerne Giant, the massive figure, which stands almost 200 feet high, depicts a naked man brandishing a club in his right hand, with his left arm outstretched.

Giant Naked Hill Figure Revealed As Hercules—And He Aided Medieval Armies

Wed Jan 3, 4:30pm UTC
http://www.newsweek.com/giant-naked-hill-figure-revealed-hercules-aided-medieval-armies-history-1857425 > A giant naked figure carved centuries ago into an English hillside represents the classical hero Hercules, a study has suggested—and may have aided armies in the medieval period. > Known as the Cerne Giant, the massive figure, which stands almost 200 feet high, depicts a naked man brandishing a club in his right hand, with his left arm outstretched.