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30-MAY-2010

Delphi Museum - Kleovis and Biton

Kouros Statues of the Archaic Period. Early 6th c. B.C. (circa 580 B.C.)
They are known as Kleovis and Biton. The two boys who heroically pulled their mother on her chariot to the sanctuary where she was to worship. They pulled the chariot for a distance of about 8km. They died the same night peacefully in their sleep according to Herodotus.

Over life size (6.15m) each. Made by Polymedes.


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Simon Chandler07-Oct-2010 18:05
Great capture. Interesting info. v
CM Kwan02-Oct-2010 12:16
Very nice capture! V
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