Pillars of hercules

Hercules was a demi-god and heroic figure from Greek mythology. Let’s take a look at 3 depictions of Hercules in ancient sculpture.

The Cathedral of Peter and Paul, Russia

The eastern most strip of Morocco is controlled by Spain, hence the name Spanish Morocco. Ceuta is a small city with not a lot to see or do. Ceuta is 10 miles from the city of Gibralter, which means the rock of Gibralter is visible from it. Gibralter is controlled by Great Britain. When we woke up this morning we could see it in the distance. The bad news is we could also see all the pollution that hangs out above the water. The Pillars of Hercules stand on either side of the harbor…

The two pillars of Hercules which represent the Straits of Gibraltar

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Pillars of Hercules Ceuta. Commemorating the westernmost point of Hercules’ journeys when bringing Geryon’s cattle to Eurystheus.

From National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., Willem Basse, Neptune and the Pillars of Hercules (1634), Etching and engraving on laid paper, 4 3/4 × 7 1/…