I must say the first time I saw this statue something looked strange. This guy with his hands behind his back and what looks like monster claws dragging him away. He is actually Milo of Croton. There are many stories and legends about Milo. This is one of them. This is a Greek classic statue of the competitor Milo. Milo was one of the strongest and best athletes in all of Greece. Read more about Milo at our blog Milo of Croton page.
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