Manopoulos Hercules Chess Set – Brass&Nickel – Wooden Case Green-Brass Board

The theme for this beautiful chess set from Manopoulos is based on the mythical hero Hercules. The combination of top quality and good prices made Manopoulos company world known for their products. Hercules (Pawn), the greatest hero of mythology, is often depicted wearing the lion skin from his first labor. Zeus (King), his father and King of Gods stands almighty with his thunderbolt in hand. Athena (Queen), armed defender of justice, always protected Hercules. Apollo (Bishop) took part in the Battle of the Giants. Centaur (Knight) kidnapped Hercules’s wife, so the hero killed him to save her. Ironically, years later it was his poisonous blood that caused Hercules death. The Castle is a replica of an Ionian column that represents the architectural rhythm of the period.(SK5) Wooden case details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece. Exterior Material: Brass board over wood(color Green-Brass) Dimensions of board : 33cm x 33cm Square size: 3.5cm The wooden case has embedded the board and inside can store the pieces Chess pawns details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece. King Height: 5.8 cm King Base: 2 cm Pawns material: Brass and Nickel Plated cast Zinc