Athens: Heavy rainfall in southern Greece led to the discovery of a bronze statue that was presumably brought to the god Zeus 3,000 years ago.
The Greek Ministry of Culture said in a recent announcement that the small, intact statue was found after an archaeologist spotted one horn sticking out of the ground after recent heavy rainfall in the area.
The statue, which is excellently preserved, was transported to a laboratory and initial research suggests that it dates from the geometric period of ancient Greek art, about 1050 BC to 700 BC.
It is believed to have been a voice offering to Zeus as part of a sacrifice, as the sediment cleared from the statue had clear burn marks, the Ministry of Culture shared.
It is believed that thousands of voice offerings were made at the altar of Zeus, the god of heaven, lightning and thunder in the ancient Greek religion and legends and the ruler of all the gods on Mount Olympus.
Many have been found in a thick layer of ash and are on display in the Archaeological Museum in Olympia.
Source: Telangana Today