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The Bronze God of Rhodes. The Bronze God of Rhodes is a historical novel by American writer L. Sprague de Camp. It was first published in hardcover by Doubleday in 1960, and in paperback by Bantam Books in 1963. [1] [2] A trade paperback edition was projected by The Donning Company for 1983, but never published.
- Hazel S. Beall, L. Sprague de Camp
- 1960
By Carl Seaver. The 108-foot bronze statue known as the Colossus of Rhodes was both an ancient wonder and a proud monument. It was a tribute to the god Helios. It was destroyed in an earthquake just five decades after it was built. To see it standing over the harbors of Rhodes as ships sailed beneath it would have been a truly extraordinary sight.
Colossus of Rhodes, artist's impression, 1880. The Colossus of Rhodes (Ancient Greek: ὁ Κολοσσὸς Ῥόδιος, romanized: ho Kolossòs Rhódios; Greek: Κολοσσός της Ρόδου, romanized: Kolossós tes Rhódou) [a] was a statue of the Greek sun god Helios, erected in the city of Rhodes, on the Greek island of the same name, by Chares of Lindos in 280 BC.
3.88. 73 ratings11 reviews. The Bronze God of Rhodes is written as the memoirs of Chares of Lindos. **** Chares of Lindos was a Greek sculptor born on the island of Rhodes. A pupil of Lysippos, Chares eventually built the Colossus of Rhodes, now considered to be one of the Seven Won. Genres Historical Fiction Fantasy Fiction Historical Ancient.
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The Bronze God of Rhodes is written as the memoirs of Chares of Lindos. Chares of Lindos was a Greek sculptor born on the island of Rhodes. A pupil of Lysippos, Chares eventually built the Colossus of Rhodes, now considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. These memoirs present the trials and tribulations (some of them ...
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Sep 26, 2022 · Ancient Kamiros, one of the three Dorian city-states mentioned by Homer, was a key settlement along with Lindos and Ialyssos on Rhodes. This archaeological site, with its well-preserved ruins, reveals the urban layout and daily life of its ancient residents. Kamiros offers a glimpse into Rhodes' classical past, highlighting the architectural and cultural heritage of the Dorian civilization.
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