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The Colossus of Rhodes was a depiction of the Greek god Helios.

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What famous statue stood in the harbor at Rhodes?

The Colossus of Rhodes was a famous statue that stood in Rhodes Harbor. It was said to be the biggest statue ever erected, and was one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.


It was said this wonder of the ancient world could been seen 30 miles out to sea what was it?

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Where did Helios rule?

Helios, in Greek mythology, was the personification of the sun and was believed to rule over the sky and the heavens. He drove his chariot across the sky each day, bringing light to the world. Helios was often associated with the island of Rhodes, which was home to the famous Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Additionally, he had domains over various lands, as he was said to observe all that happened on Earth.


Why was the colossus of Rhodes built and whom does it honor?

The Collusus of Rhodes is one of he 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The true reason for its construction is pretty obscure, many people believe it was to honor the city after a great military victory and Golden Age. The Collosus of Rhodes was built in Rhodes, Greece and honors one of the Greek Gods. In Greece there were many different gods, often for the same power, for example, in Athens the God of the Sun was Apollo, but in Rhodes and the other islands the God of the Sun was Helios. The Statue in Rhodes was of Helios the Sun God, The bronze statue was said to have fingers the size of a man, and on top of his head was a crown of sun rays each more the 15 people's length long.


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