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Which greek god is said to have stood on the colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes was a depiction of the Greek god Helios.
Who invented the word colossus?
The ancient greeks were the first. From Latin colossus, from Ancient Greek κολοσσός (kolossos, "large statue, especially the colossus of Rhodes").
Is it true that colossus of Rhodes is in Cyprus?
Nope!!! Colossus of Rhodes was in the Greek island called Rhodes now it has been destroyed!!!
Who build the colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes was built in 280 BC by Chares of Lindos. Chares was a Greek sculptor and built the Colossus to celebrate the victory of Rhodes over Antigonus I Monophtalmus of Cyprus.
Where was Colossus of Rhodes built at?
In the city of Rhodes on the Greek island of Rhodes
Who was the colossus of rodes built for?
The statue of Colossus of Rhodos was build by Chares between 292 and 280 BCE and represented the ancient greek god Helios ['Ηλιος].
How is the Statue of Liberty different from the Colossus of Rhodes the brazen giant of Greek fame?
The Statues of Liberty welcomes strangers whereas the Colossus of Rhodes symbolises tripumph. http://www.studymode.com/essays/The-New-Colossus-1574405.html
When was the Greek colossus made?
It was built by Chares of Lindos between 292 and 280 BC.
Is Greek colossus a god?
I think it's in reference to any large statue from that era
Who is the brazen giant of greek fame?
the colossus of Rhodes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossus_of_Rhodes
What is the reason why they built the Colossus of Rhodes?
The Colossus of Rhodes was a statue of the Greek Titan Helios. It was built to celebrate the victory of the Rhodians over the ruler of Cyprus in 305 BC.
The Colossus one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was found on what island?
The Colossus of Rhodes was a colossus of the Greek god Helios, erected on the Greek island of Rhodes by Chares of Lindos between 292 and 280 BC. It is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Before its destruction, the Colossus of Rhodes stood over 30 meters (107 ft) high, making it one of the tallest statues of the ancient world.
