S26.9 HERCULES & THE HYDRA
| Museum Collection | Palazzo Altemps National Roman Museum, Rome |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | - |
| Title | Hercules & the Hydra |
| Type | Statue |
| Material | Marble |
| Height | - |
| Context | - |
| Original / Copy | Roman copy of Greek statue |
| Style | - |
| Date | - |
| Period | Imperial Roman |
DESCRIPTION
Heracles (Roman Hercules) battles the Lernaean Hydra. The hero is armed with a torch and grasps the serpent-headed monster by the neck. Another neck is amusingly wedged between his thighs.